I had my primary in January 2021. I went in requesting a natural result to my Roman nose to shave my dorsal hump slightly and to refine the tip. I was left with an extremely scooped, significantly lowered radix, upturn Barbie nose that moves in and out when I breathe. I look nothing like my old self and have been dealing with crippling identity loss due to the dramatic change in my appearance. What can be done?
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May 3, 2024
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision to help improve nostril symmetry. Usually realigning the structural support in the tip as well as placing extended alar contour grafts cab help with this. I recommend that you seek consultation with...
Hello and thank you for your question. Although swelling can last longer than 1.5 years postop, based on your description you may be in need of a revision, particularly since you state that you have thin skin. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs alone, it is difficult to determine if this is a granuloma. It is Probably more likely that the swelling has continued to decrease in your tip and is now showing some contour regularities. I recommend that you seek consultation...
