I had a rhinoplasty revision involving grafting. My tip is still hard. But it feels solid. I really want a lip lift ASAP. I am a bit confused by the different responses from doctors.. Some say 6 weeks after rhino is okay, some say 6 months, some say a year! I don't know what to think..
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While you definitely have an improvement from your pre-op picture, to obtain the result that resembles the photo, your tip would have to be further lifted and supported. It is almost always possible to lift and project the tip further. That would make nose from the side profile appear a bit...
Yes, it is possible to only shave down a small amount of the dorsal hump. The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and has been filed down in order to reduce it. Osteotomies of the nasal bones will be required after the hump removal. For many examples of dorsal hump removal,...
I hear a lot of people ask if they should go to their primary surgeon for a revision rhinoplasty or if they should find a new surgeon because they were unhappy with the first surgery. The answer to this question is different for every patient. Ultimately the decision should be based on trust...