I'm starting to meet with doctors to discuss revision rhinoplasty. My primary concern is uneven nostrils which seems addressable - which is a relief. My secondary concern however is my bridge which was originally high and slightly concave - now very low. This does not seem fixable from meeting with two doctors. Both advised against it - that any graft would be extremely hard to smooth and look natural because skin is so thin at the bridge. Do you all agree?
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If the white lump is soft, it could be a "Suture abscess". A suture abscess is when your body rejects a permanent suture that may have been used to reconstruct your nasal tip. Neither of these conditions should be something to worry about. Rather, it seems like a good idea to make a follow-up...
You ask a great question! I think it’s possible, but if the piercing goes through ear cartilage, the hole that remains when you remove the piercing may be large. Consider finding a plastic surgeon to evaluate you, and to perhaps do the piercing. Good luck! Dr Joseph
A polybeak is when the bridge of the nose protrudes from the face further than the nasal tip. Based on your photos, it appears that this protrusion of cartilage on your bridge may have appear worse after surgery due to a bit of tip drooping. Cartilage bumps on the nose may not be rasped. They...
