Hello.I had a closed rhinoplasty many years ago. He was just supposed to make my nose less bulbous on the tip and more refined. My nose looks exactly the same. Would it be possible to get another closed rhinoplasty or just go ahead and get an open one? My fear is the nose collapsing due to scar tissue. I have always disliked my nose. Thank you for your time!
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It is very hard to create perfect nasal symmetry, but it does appear that your nasal septum may be deviated to the left in your photos. Straightening the septum can make the nostrils more even and a little tip refinement can be done at the same time. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for...
Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. I can see what you're talking about, but it's still early so it's hard to fully tell since the swelling (especially on the tip) can be asymmetric. Typically it takes up to 1-2 years for all the swelling to fully resolve, so it's too soon to...
I would recommend a revision rhinoplasty. There are some irregularities of the bones and cartilages that cannot be fixed any other way. You need to be very cautious in selecting a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon. Revision rhinoplasty is a subspecialty of aesthetic surgery alone.
