Two years ago, I had septolplasty, bilateral turbinates reduction and bilateral nasal valve collapse surgeries. I’m thinking of having rhinoplasty now to improve the appearance of my nose. I know I should have done it at the same time along with the other surgeries but at that time, my main concern was to improve my breathing. If I would have a rhinoplasty in the future, would this be considered a revision rhinoplasty since I already had previous surgeries in my nose, though not cosmetic? Thanks
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The skin is almost always thinner over the nasal bridge. That is why we work very hard to make it as smooth as possible. It is also unusual to use a rib graft in a primary rhinoplasty unless the patient has a very broad bridge and very weak and thick tip (ethnic rhinoplasty). If you're not...
Hello and thank you for your question. Just to clarify, if you're interested in improving your nasal tip, this is a common complaint and something that can definitely be addressed with surgery. Many people complain that their nasal tip is too "bulbous" or "boxy" and that they would like it to be...
