I had spreader grafts put in via open rhinoplasty during revision. Question... most grafts fit into a pocket and are only sewn so that it heals scars and forms correctly but it is mostly the pocket that keeps it in tact. I watched many OPEN rhinoplasties and see that spreader grafts dont really go into a pocket they are stitched in, so does that mean they are held on by stitches AND THAT IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THEM FROM COMING OFF? or is it a mixture of kind of a pocket and stitches.?
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After the first couple weeks the rate of infection goes down significantly. Not quite to zero, but pretty close. The grafts have also fused to the covering soft tissue and surrounding cartilage so they won't migrate. However, if the grafts are bearing some load (pressure or weight) due to th...
Firstly, it appears your nostrils started off asymmetrical. Your pre-op photo shows a difference between the two sides. This may be something you never noticed but after surgery you may have paid closer attention to the nose. It may be that the difference increased following surgery. If thi...
See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who must examine you before making any recommendations. I'm not sure you will be pleased with the final outcome as you sought surgery to change your nose in the first place and now want your original nose again which might not be possible.