31-year old female with rhinoplasty scar tissue, is a revision advised? (Photos)
February 26, 2023
Asked By:Sincere227622 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
31 year female. Have had rhinoplasty almost two years ago and 3 rounds of steroid injections, plus taping. I am still dissatisfied with appearance from front on, as i feel it l lacks definition/refinement. My surgeon does not want to do anymore steroid injections due to risks of skin thinning. I wanted to ask for a second opinion on the appearance of my nose and whether a revision would be advised. Thankyou.
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Answer: Injection therapy can break down scar tissue
I’m sorry for your experience. Obviously, nothing substitutes for an in-person exam but, based on the photos your provides; it is clear that your nose is now asymmetrical with a slight « saddle nose » deformity and middle vault compromise which may impact your airways. You may also have a probl...
Hi @lbholthaus. I'm sorry you are not happy with your results thus far. You are still early on in your healing process--I recommend waiting 1 year for the nose to fully heal before you consider a revision rhinoplasty.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
Thank you so much for your question! There are several factors a soft and pliable nose tip may be caused by, such as cartilage weakness, incomplete healing, scar tissue formation. It is better to consult with your surgeon to determine the cause of this, since in some cases, additional surgery or...