I got an asian rhinoplasty 6 months ago and my doctor defatted my nose. Is it typically normal for a patient who undergone nose defatting to have a rough texture with skin constantly peeling? It's like the outermost layer of my skin is always shedding everyday.
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Hi @Secondkookie! It is absolutely possible to remove the rib grafts that were placed. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss expectations and results!
An Asian rhinoplasty specialist will be able to comprehensively address the issues you have with your nose.
One thing to keep in mind though is that there is a limitation to the amount of tip refinement you can achieve (how small/narrow) because of the thickness of your skin.
While there are a...
There are some who advocate for en-bloc or solid rib grafts for the dorsum and some who advocate for DCF. I am in the latter camp for the main .
There have been many techniques described to minimize warping of rib cartilage but the concern is that there can be memory in the rib and can wrap...