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Rhinoplasty is often done for breathing problems and should have no greater risk than other rhinoplasty. The main risks of this surgery are related to anesthesia and your general health. If you are overall healthy, the risks are very very small.
Revision rhinoplasty is only performed to correct any cosmetic issues. If you're having a breathing difficulty, you may need a septoplasty or turbinate reduction. These procedures are performed under a brief general anesthesia is an outpatient procedure, which is very safe.
Hello! I wouldn't focus too much on the risk of death. Breathing problems after rhinoplasty are an issue that unfortunately is experienced by many patients. This doesn't mean that it can't be fixed. The risk of any serious complication is very low. I would meet with a Facial Plastic Surgeon to learn more. Hope this helps.
Alloderm, or acellular dermal matrix, is a soft tissue replacement often used in various reconstructive procedures, including rhinoplasty. While it can be a useful tool, complications can occur, and the success of the procedure depends on various factors. In some cases, issues like new bumps or...
Sometimes it's much better to have the chance to *feel* a nose, but just from these photos, here goes: the very very tip of the nose seems narrow-ish, that prominence of cartilage at the very tip of the nose that we saw in the before photo, too, especially the smiling ones, which pull the skin...
A septal extension involves putting cartilage in the nose that wasn't there before, and that cartilage can obstruct the breathing. It's hard to know why the nose is runny. One explanation is that there was a change in the airflow pattern, and some of the soft tissue in your nose is getting less...
Yes if needed in addition to ear and rib cartilage fascia and pericondrium (soft tissues for camouflage and finesse recontouring) are frequently used as a routine . Autologous material is simply the best
I know by your narrative that you're looking to 'fix' your nose, however, it's not clear precisely what you are looking to achieve. Based on your photos, you appear to have a somewhat low bridge on profile with an exaggerated curve. If you are looking to achieve a straighter nasal profile...
There are sooo many ways of addressing the problems that you describe. If you truly need a "full nose reconstruction," then spreader grafts would be only a small piece of the puzzle. Photos, taken from different angles, and your comments about what you notice most and what bothers you most,...