Asked By:sisitecandy in La Celle-Sous-Gouzon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Hello, I was wondering if placement of spreader grafts for an internal nasal valve repair would change the shape of the nose and how much different will it be ? Thank you.
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September 14, 2024
Answer: Spreader grafts may lead to a wider nasal appearance in the mid bridge
We have seen problematic nose bleeds, around 1%, within the first 21 days following septorhinoplasty surgery, in our experience. In that regard, we recommend restraining from significant physical activity for the first 21 days after rhinoplasty. At that point, our patients are on unlimited...
Healing and scar remodeling take a year after surgery and it is common to see continued changes out to this point. Patients swell to different degrees. Without knowing the specifics of your first operation, it is difficult to say if the width of the nose is due to technique, swelling, or a...
Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially a drooping nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any...