What happens if my nose tip cartilage gets pressed down too much 3 years after rhinoplasty?
August 18, 2022
Asked By:DUNKIN2022 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
What happens if my nose tip gets pressed down too much due to it getting hit? I had goretex rhinoplasty 3 years ago and my nose tip is hard. I was just wondering if it gets hit, will it damage my nose tip? Thank you!
Answers (2)
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Hi @profy3005. Thank you for sending your photos. You would be a great candidate for a rhinoplasty. You would benefit from removing the dorsal hump, reshaping the tip, correcting the nostrils, and decreasing the projection and size of the nose. A rhinoplasty in my opinion is one of the most...
Hi there! The options to fix an indented nasal bone include pushing the bone back outward (osteotomy) or placing camouflage over the indention site. An example would be the usage of temporalis fascia (strong tissue near the muscle of the temple) which is smooth and helps improve contour....
Hello and thank you for your question. Crookedness after rhinoplasty can be due to asymmetrical healing. During the healing process, scar tissue may form unevenly. In my opinion, you will benefit from revision surgery to correct the asymmetry. Best wishes.
