I had a rhinoplasty nearly two years ago to reduce a nasal hump, bulbous tip, and ill positioning of my nose. My result is a messy looking nose with no clear definition, an indentation at the base where the bone meets the cartilage from too much rasping, and a tip that looks even bigger because of the indent. I am terribly dissatisfied with my current result. I feel very uncomfortable when i catch my reflection in a mirror. Can a revision rhinoplasty help me reach my "ideal" goal? very anxious!
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A CAT scan of this sinuses/ septum will help determine how much cartilage left inside the septum along with physical examination of the internal portion of the nose. An experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon can take a Q-tip and touch the septum to determine how much cartilage is left...
No worries on getting the implant removed as long as there is a plan for reconstruction. I find that simple removal of an implant is not enough as the structures under the Gortex have usually changed. Therefore, you need something to put the nose back together. I will use diced...
Many patients undergo rhinoplasty utilizing artificial implants. These implants offer the convenience of being ready off the shelf and can be available when the patient has insufficient cartilage/bone to complete the rhinoplasty. Artificial implants such as silicone generally work OK but have...