I had a revision for a droopy, bulbous tip and my surgeon actually derotated my nose so that I have a witch nose when I smile. I had a droopy tip before; it's twisted down to the left. It's also quite painful, causing valve collapse, and affecting breathing and nostril position. I was derotated by injury to the left. How do I figure out how many degrees I need to be rotated again to have a straight nose that sits in my "aesthetic triangle"?
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Degrees of rotation for ideal tip in revision rhinoplasty
Dear cs2390, As far as revision rhinoplasty it is typically recommended that you wait a year from your original rhinoplasty in order for your nose to have time to completely heal. While the majority of your swelling has dissipated in the first few months you may have some residual swelling...
Your bump on the bridge can be lowered by rasping or shaving the cartilage graft but you should not consider this until healing is complete. You're only 1 month post-op. Wait another 6-8 months.
The ear after harvestation of conchal ear cartilage causes no major aesthetic or functional side effects. In the short term the ear is more painful than the nose due to compression bolster dressings that are sewn to the ear for up to a week. This is performed to prevent blood...
