How can I add more bone structure back to my nose? (Photo)

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I am extremely depressed about my nose and I feel like too much was shaven off. I would like to know what the procedure is to add more structure and definition. I spoke to one doctor and he mentioned removing cartilage from my ear and adding to the nose. Is there other ways? Would a revision rhinoplasty solve this? Or is the bone completely gone? Please help

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your excellent question.Generally speaking the above procedures get accomplished routinely and safely during primary or revision rhinoplasty procedures. Using cartilage and fascia, the bridge can be augmented successfully.I would suggest that you go to a consultations with a board certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon.During the consultation, you can discuss your concerns, answer questions and together work to build the surgical plan that will help you achieve your overall desired look. You should meet a surgeon who has a great reputation and passion for this artistic and rewarding procedure. During the consultation, a digital photography can be used to show you what can and can not be accomplished.Best Regards,Dr Sajjadian

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

You can get the improvement you are looking for but it involves performing a revision with cartilage grafting.  The cartilage can come from septum, ears or ribs depending on how much is needed which can be determined on exam.  If you're not excited about undergoing another full surgery I would keep your nose how it is for now I'm sorry to say. Otherwise you will require a dorsal augmentation graft and like caudal septal extension and extended spreaders to push your tip downwards to match the dorsal augmentation

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

For 35+ I've used the patient's own cartilage and fascia to augment the scooped out bridge whether it is an inherited condition or secondary to trauma or previous surgery. Cartilage would also be used to improve tip definition and projection. The expectations you have shown in another post are reasonable.

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