I had a rhinoplasty 4 years ago and I still have nasal tip pain. If I push it just a -tiny- bit up , I immediately get a shooting pain like a needle. I’ve just been living with the pain as long as I didn’t touch it but I plan on getting a revision because it’s botched (looks like 2 different nose on each profile and droopy at the tip) Does anyone know why I would still have pain and what should I do?
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Repair of alar retraction is worth while but given the risks of scarring leading to a thicker left nostril or small risk of worsening alar retraction and the risk of change in the shape of the nose it is probably best to leave it alone. However, if it bothers you a lot then go for it, just make...
You are seeing the lateral crura of the lower lateral cartilage on the left. It can be repositioned and if that is not required, softening of that cartilage can be achieved to alleviate the prominence. Thin skin often times is a set up for this issue.
Alarplasty will definitely help. The mild deviation of the columella is not significant and trying to correct that can cause other issues. Just stick with alarplasty.
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Dr. Janjua