Nose alar cartilage is very concave specially on the right side. The right side of my nose seems to have a dent by the tip on the lateral cartilages making it look narrow and somewhat asymmetrical. I had a septorhinoplasty for breathing problems but the tip of my nose had no work at all. What can be done in order to fix this problem? Thank you in advance.
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October 8, 2018
Answer: Consider permanent nonsurgical rhinoplastic treatments to fill the indentation of your right nasal tip after nasal surgery.
Dear Mercer, It really depends on whether the surgeon simply removed the spreader grafts and left the rest of the nose untouched. Speak with your surgeon as he/she knows best what techniques were used and can advise you on post operative healing. See an example of a revision rhinoplasty I...
Thanks for the question. I think that one month after rhinoplasty is too soon to make any conclusions. It will continue to change. I suggest talking to your surgeon to find out options for further treatment, if necessary. Good luck as you heal!
I would speak with some expert surgeons and discuss your concerns with your current result and what you would like accomplished in the end. If the desired nose can be attained with revision surgery then you can move forward. If you have a copy of your operative reports and your original...
