Can I make my lower lateral cartilage fuller after my doctor removed too much? Asian Rhinoplasty

April 28, 2021
Asked By:Secondkookie in Los Angeles, California

My doctor removed 4mm total from the tip of my lower lateral cartilage to make my bulbous nose smaller. It was too aggressive and makes my nose look pinched. Also, the sides of my nose sinks in when I breathe. It is uncomfortable. I am asian so I want the tip rib cartilage removed to get my flat nose back and I just want to add back what was removed from my lower lateral cartilage. What can be done to make my lower lateral cartilage look "full" again and not "collapse" when I breathe?

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May 1, 2021

Answer: Cephalic trim and lateral crura grafting

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Marc Polacco, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 1, 2021

Answer: Cephalic trim and lateral crura grafting

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May 4, 2021

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty

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May 4, 2021

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty

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