Is it possible to get my old nose back? (Photo)

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I've never had a problem with my hump, my surgeon suggested I remove it so I did. My nose looks really small now (not what I wanted) I also had cartilage put under my nose.

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear jhene54At around 9 months after your surgery, you can consider having a revision. Some aspects of what you had done can be reversed. Your wisest option is to wait and if you still are unhappy at that time, see a plastic surgeon and use digital imaging to communicate what you want and understand what can be achieved safely.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

Lengthening the nose is possible (relengthening in you case).  Derotating the tip might help too, it would be part of lengthening in fact.  Not sure adding the hump back would be possible or advisable but worth discussing in person.

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

It is important to wait at least 12 months, before getting another rhinoplasty. This time will allow the swelling to go away, the scar tissue will get soft and you can have a better idea about the final result. In case you would like to get you original nose shape, then discusss this with your surgeon, in specific how close to the original shape the nose can be, so you have realisitic expectations and you can be informed about the limitations for the procedure.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to wait a year before under going additional surgery which would require extensive cartilage grafting. An exact restoration would not be possible.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

You need to wait a full 6 month to allow your swelling to completely resolve.  A secondary rhinoplasty is an option.

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Answer: Is it possible to get my old nose back?

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