I've had 1 rinoplasty and 5 revisions. On my 4th revision, the surgeon placed a cartilage graft above left nostril to fill in a small divot. The result of that is that I now no longer have a nasal crease on the top portion of my left nostril. The last two surgeries attempted to fix this, but I still don't have a crease. Is there anyway to get the crease back? I would like it to look as close as possible to my right crease. Please! I need help! Willing to fly anywhere to fix this issue.
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May 30, 2012
Answer: Not easy to fix, wouldn't make the nose look that much better
I think that you have to be very specific about what you mean by height of nose? It sounds like from your description that you are bothered by tip projection and a cartilage graft. In that case, you may be able to have the graft removed at a time when the tissues are soft..probably...
You do not elaborate on why your situation is dire. You also did not include photos or a history describing your situation. I am a big fan of using rib grafts when structure is missing from trauma or a prior rhinoplasty and there is not enough septal cartilage to use.I find the strong straight...
Tip grafts must be suited to the skin type and to the effect that the patient wants. Single, solid grafts are used often and can make the tip look too pointed and "hard." Sometime tip grafts are too long.
These grafts can be revised by removing them and re-using...