I want an overall nose reshaping operation including the sinus/nasal surgery on top. I have a bent/blocked/large nose & one nostril is bigger. Also my left nostril is like a kidney bean shape that curves into the tip of my nose due to a previous operation. I also have a nasal/sinus problem, blocked nose. A previous ENT surgeon in India has made my left nostril larger than my right, which took place in April 2008. Is it possible to fix this? Problem: -Deviated septum? Only a guess. -Difficulty breathing; nasal obstruction of some sort, bent nasal deformity? Only a guess. -Bent nose (dented in the left side). -Left nostril larger than the right nostril in length and width, (like a kidney bean shape, curving into the tip of my nose). -Large nostrils. -Wide nose. -Large/chubby nasal tip. -Wide bridge. -Large nose as a whole. -Left nostril is hollow and feels awkward/irritable due to previous surgery. Hoping from Surgery: -Airway clear so I can breathe. -Unblocked nose. -A straight symmetrical nose. -Less chubby nasal tip. -Narrow bridge. -Wide nose brought in. -Smaller nostrils that are less wide and flared. I want an overall nostril reduction, but not too much. -I want my left nostril adjusted in its length/width as well, so it is the same size as the right nostril again. Extra: Hope I don’t get no “piggy” effect, also hopefully the cosmetic surgery will decrease my piggy look.
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February 2, 2009
Answer: Wait a year for revision rhinoplasty to correct nostril asymmetry
According to most medical advice, you should be off Accutane for at least six months before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty surgery, as Accutane significantly impacts the skin's ability to heal properly, potentially leading to complications with scarring and wound healing after surgery;. Key...
The tip takes the longest time for the swelling to go down and to settle into place. As a specialist in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery, I would advise you to wait the full 12 months to see the final results and to allow all the swelling to go down. Your nasal tip appears to be...
There are guidelines for time to wait for revision, but the decision is still a matter of surgeon's judgment in each individual case.
Discuss your specific issues with your surgeon; ask if there is some flexibility with the timing to accommodate your financial constraints, or if he feels...