If this is an inverted V how much worse will it get in the next year? Any revision surgeons well known to specialize in fixing this? I am 8 weeks out of my primary rhinoplasty. What is the best way to fix this?
Answer: Does this appear to be an inverted V deformity? Yes, this does appear to be an inverted V deformity, but it's probably best to wait at least a year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty procedure. To fix this issue requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, and spreader grafts to widen the upper lateral cartilages that have collapsed. For many examples, please see the first before and after example in our rhinoplasty photo gallery on the link below.
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Answer: Does this appear to be an inverted V deformity? Yes, this does appear to be an inverted V deformity, but it's probably best to wait at least a year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty procedure. To fix this issue requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, and spreader grafts to widen the upper lateral cartilages that have collapsed. For many examples, please see the first before and after example in our rhinoplasty photo gallery on the link below.
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October 1, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity Hello jksm81,Based on your photograph, it does look like an inverted-V deformity due to the discrepancy of width between the bony bridge of your nose and the cartilaginous middle portion of your nose. It is hard to tell how much more noticeable it will get, but as residual swelling decreases, the irregularities under the surface tend to be more visible. Revision rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty specialists who do a large volume of rhinoplasty (e.g. 100/ year or more) should be more than equipped to correct this issue. It usually requires a combination of spreader grafts and possible osteotomies so that you get parallel lines all the way down the sides of your nose from frontal view.I hope that helps. Have a nice day.Michael M. Kim, MD
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October 1, 2017
Answer: Inverted V deformity Hello jksm81,Based on your photograph, it does look like an inverted-V deformity due to the discrepancy of width between the bony bridge of your nose and the cartilaginous middle portion of your nose. It is hard to tell how much more noticeable it will get, but as residual swelling decreases, the irregularities under the surface tend to be more visible. Revision rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty specialists who do a large volume of rhinoplasty (e.g. 100/ year or more) should be more than equipped to correct this issue. It usually requires a combination of spreader grafts and possible osteotomies so that you get parallel lines all the way down the sides of your nose from frontal view.I hope that helps. Have a nice day.Michael M. Kim, MD
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