I had my revision rhinoplasty 8 days ago and got my cast of yesterday. Last night and this morning I very lighltly touched the bottom portion of my nose skin several times to see how it feels. I barely put any pressure on it bc of it's fragile state, but I did put some on the skin. I am so paranoid right now because I wasn't even thinking about it affecting my end result, which of course I don't want. Will a slight touch or pressure affect the end result? It feels firm, but I won't do it again!
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Columella struts can simply be removed by exploring the tip, undoing any sutures that may be present, and removing the implant. We have used several grafts during revision rhinoplasty surgeries. Lateral crural grafts can also be removed when needed.
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An examination would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. It would first be necessary to determine that the placement of the columellar strut is the reason for the appearance of a droopy tip. It would be possible to improve the appearance of your nose with...
Very often in revision rhinoplasty we raise up the dorsum, nasal profile, using grafts. Scooped noses can be made straight and people who desire a small hump, which is often the case in some ethnicities, the same can be done as well. Grafts can be from your own cartilage or using a synthetic...
