I am two weeks post op from a revision rhinoplasty and have what seems like exposed cartilage in my nose. My septum was deviated and a cartilage graft added for tip support. I sent pictures to my doctors office and they haven't gotten back to me yet. Will this heal on its own? What are the implications of exposed cartilage? I am concerned about this leading to infection, scar tissue or other complications.
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May 16, 2017
Answer: Infection and exposed cartilage after revision rhinoplasty
I'm really sorry that you had to endure this. I recommend you give it some time to heal first - what you see is not necessarily what you'll end up with. But from the pictures, you will likely require significant nasal reconstruction In a staged fashion. This means be prepared for more than one...
From the limited photographs presented, it appears that there is a hanging columella present which can be reduced. Reducing the columella will shorten the nose in the vertical axis. To prevent it from drooping when smiling requires releasing of the depressor septi ligament. For more i...
Rhinoplasty would work well to address your hump, to a lesser extent width and bulbous tip correction. Your thick skin will have some limitations on the end result.
To further balance your face you could also consider a chin implant as you are out of proportion with a 'weak chin'. This would...
