Is it possible to hide visible cartilage graft at the tip of my nose? (photos)

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My cartilage graft is visible and very prominent I think I should get a revision done .is it possible to hide this cartilage .will this be very difficult and will I need to have plaster kept on my nose like primary rhinoplasty . Will there be a lot of swelling since this is my secondary rhinoplasty or will it be less since it's just the tip.please help .

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

There are certainly options to address your concerns. In thin-skinned patients, this is a potential issue with rhinoplasty surgery. Some options may include removing/replacing the graft or using soft tissue (fascia or perichondrium for example) to help camouflage the graft. I would recommend that you seek consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to address your concerns. Best of luck!

Brajendra Baser, MS, DNB, FRCS(Ed) · Answer

After rhinoplasty, particularly with solid cartilage grafts, it is not uncommon for the skin to lose subdermal fat and the swelling to go down, a phenomenon known as "cartilage show." To prevent this, you can either use a temporary fascia covering or use diced cartilage to enhance the appearance of the surgical tip.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi amritamen,

It is possible to camouflage a visible graft on the tip using fillers, however, this is not a permanent solution. If you are open to surgery, the permanent solution will be to do a revision tippplasty. Swelling from this procedure should be less than your primary rhinoplasty.

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