I had a revision rhinoplasty 8 years ago, it went really bad, but now I’m ready for another one. Facing me you could tell as if my nose has been pinched, plus the bump and the fact that it isn’t even straight, overall, everything. I went to see a Dr that I read good things about but he said I don’t have enough cartilage in my nose and he did not want to do it, which left me devastated! I would like to know if my nose could be easily fixed and what could be done in my case. Thank you.
December 10, 2017
Answer: Second revision rhinoplasty: I don't have much cartilage left, what are my options? A second revision rhinoplasty will be a difficult endeavor, so it's important to choose your surgeon wisely based on extensive experience. The dorsal hump that is present appears to be mostly composed of cartilage which can be used for spreader graft placement to widen the nose. The hanging columella is composed of both skin and cartilage, which can be reduced and the cartilage can be used for other grafting purposes. Ear cartilage can also be used when necessary.
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December 10, 2017
Answer: Second revision rhinoplasty: I don't have much cartilage left, what are my options? A second revision rhinoplasty will be a difficult endeavor, so it's important to choose your surgeon wisely based on extensive experience. The dorsal hump that is present appears to be mostly composed of cartilage which can be used for spreader graft placement to widen the nose. The hanging columella is composed of both skin and cartilage, which can be reduced and the cartilage can be used for other grafting purposes. Ear cartilage can also be used when necessary.
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December 10, 2017
Answer: Best available.... It is often the case in revision rhinoplasty that there is disruption of normal anatomical relationships, scarring, cartilage deficiency and skin retraction which can result from the destructive maneuvers of prior surgery.... in my experience doing revision rhinoplasty, I have found the most limiting factor to be the quality of the skin envelope.... provided the skin is permissible, there is almost always the potential to improve nasal aesthetics and function.... septal cartilage is usually the 1st choice given its high quality, ease of harvest and proximity to the surgical site..... although ear cartilage has a role, my go to choice is rib cartilage when septum is insufficient... a single site yields abundant grafts of all shapes and sizes....other than a modest inframammary scar and additional temporary discomfort, there are no significant drawbacks in younger patientsGood luck
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December 10, 2017
Answer: Best available.... It is often the case in revision rhinoplasty that there is disruption of normal anatomical relationships, scarring, cartilage deficiency and skin retraction which can result from the destructive maneuvers of prior surgery.... in my experience doing revision rhinoplasty, I have found the most limiting factor to be the quality of the skin envelope.... provided the skin is permissible, there is almost always the potential to improve nasal aesthetics and function.... septal cartilage is usually the 1st choice given its high quality, ease of harvest and proximity to the surgical site..... although ear cartilage has a role, my go to choice is rib cartilage when septum is insufficient... a single site yields abundant grafts of all shapes and sizes....other than a modest inframammary scar and additional temporary discomfort, there are no significant drawbacks in younger patientsGood luck
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