I had rhinoplasty 18 months ago. I started noticing diagonal lines on my nose. I sent pics to my surgeon, and they said despite using spreader grafts, it looks like the middle portion thinned out/contracted more than expected, or the bones thickened slightly or didn't move inward as much as expected. I was offered filler. Is it likely to worsen over time, and is filler the best option for my situation?
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It is not possible to give you an opinion about your nose without photographs. It is fair to say that one year after rhinoplasty, you should be relatively close to your final result. If you aren't happy with how your nose looks, please consider getting a second opinion from another reputable...
If you have a lot of oil glands in your nose, this may be leading to a thicker nasal tip appearance. Sometimes a low-dose of isotretinoin may be helpful. This is typically prescribed by a dermatologist. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, whether or not it was fractured is largely unimportant. Additionally, we can tell by examining somebody's nose if it feels like there was a previous fracture. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty...