I no longer look ethnic after surgery. I want a wider and longer tip. I used to have a bulbous nose that started off thinner at the top of the bridge and was wider at the tip - now it almost looks like it's one size from the top to bottom. All I wanted was the hump straightened. I know I can't get my old nose back but are there improvements that can be made to my new nose to help me look more ethnic? I would want my nose to be less upturned, project more and overall look longer and wider from the front and profile because I feel like it's too short.
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Dear fluser12345, Batten grafts may be performed under local anesthesia. However the surgeon typically chooses the anesthesia choice they are most comfortable with. When having a third revision rhinoplasty procedure you must weigh the risks versus rewards to determine candidacy. Best reg...
Thank you for your question. It is still a little early at 6 months to tell the final result following a revision rhinoplasty as swelling settles slower in revision cases. In order to comment more you would need to provide lateral and basal views with preoperative images. You...
I've never seen a diced cartilage/fascia graft change shape 2-3 months after placement. Although it is possible I suspect that the graft was not thick enough and the inadequate projection became visible after the normal post-op swelling resolved. I would rather revise the DCF graft than place a...
