Is there any hope in restoring my nostrils, the length and projection? (Photos)

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I went to turkey for a rhinoplasty where I just wanted a subtle change. I had a droopy tip when I smiled and I wanted fo correct it. This doctor butchered my nose. Is there any hope in restoring my nostrils, the length and projection?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Enthusiastic663572. Thank you for sharing your photos. I'm sorry you are not happy with your results. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

I absolutely see what you see, and it’s a shame that your request was not respected by your Turkish surgeon, as you had a lovely nose to begin with. But there is indeed hope, and in my own practice, I have improved upon such cases as yours, where the original anatomy has been obscured by a differing aesthetic. You would need to be seen in person by a very skilled surgeon with decades of experience in revision rhinoplasty, because you now have three issues to deal with:  your own anatomical configuration; the prior surgeon’s aesthetic decisions; and scar tissue. You will likely require a cartilage graft, which could be discussed more in detail at your consultation. I recommend that you consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who has decades of experience with revision rhinoplasty to discuss your concerns and see what can be done to help you.

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