I am an 18 year old female with white skin and is 5’4. I weigh 110 pounds. Immediately after my cast removal I noticed something was wrong. One side looks more caved in than the other but both sides are pretty pinched. My doctor said that this is because “the skin is still stuck together” but after intensive research I can tell that he might have taken too much cartilage. When I smile it looks like my nostrils separate from the rest of my bridge and my breathing has become way worse.
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August 18, 2022
Answer: Is my nose worth getting revision? 2 months post-op and my tip looks pinched and my nostrils look collapsed
Good Evening! You're correct that derotation and skin stretching in future rhinoplasty procedures can be challenging if too much rotation and shortening is performed initially. When I see males with overrotated noses, I have them begin stretching the skin 20 x per day for 20 seconds for 2-3...
Thank you for posting your question and series of photos. During a revision rhinoplasty procedure, you aren’t required to change any of the features of your nose that you’d like to keep intact. Since you’re only interested in reducing the appearance of the dorsal hump, nasal rasps can be used ...
Hi @joyonetwo. Thank you for sharing your photo. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima