Is it possible to restore/rebuild the footplates?

The grafts of the tip will soften a little bit with time. But if the surgeon used septal extension graft and columellar strut to support your tip, the tip will not be as soft as before even with time. Scar and cartilage graft fixed to your septum will still be hard. If you remove those grafts...

Asymmetry of the nostrils, by itself, can be very difficult to fix. However, if there is a bump, too, and the tip has fallen, then those two issues should be addressed at the same time as looking at the nostrils. Hard to say what's causing the breathing problem, without having the chance to look...

As the years go by after rhinoplasty, it's not uncommon for little annoying dents to appear. These can usually be nicely improved first with filler to see how it would look, and then after it goes away, silicone can be placed for a permanent result. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for...

Sometimes melodic noises from the nose are just due to turbulent airflow. I would suggest either Consulting with your surgeon or a reputable otolaryngologist for evaluation and management. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

I would have a very honest conversation with your surgeon about what your outcome. I would bring in your concerns on printed out photos so you can readily show what you are seeing. If you are not able to have a similar opinion of your outcome with your surgeon....I sometimes recommend finding...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...