I'm really concerned that I'm going to need a revision. I'm only 3 month post op but I think my cartilage has warped. My nose was very large and bulbous before (I'll include before pic at the end). My table pics look amazing and I didn't start seeing the asymmetry until about 3-4 weeks post op when swelling started to go down. It has gotten better but I'm afraid at this point there's not going to be much improvement. Thoughts on this?? Is it swelling or will I need a revision?
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Rib cartilage is the best material for support inside the nose. As you may imagine, to make the nose smaller we need to limit the cartilage. So, there tends to be a reverse relationship between size and cartilage support. Properly placed support can get you a good airway and support with a...
Injecting anything into the nose can be dangerous, especially if a needle is used for injection (compared with a blunt tip cannula). There are some people that are very comfortable injecting fat grafting and/or filler into the nose. I would have a very honest conversation with your surgeon about...
My practice is mostly revision rhinoplasty, so I might see a bit more than a family member. Here's what I would change for you:
1.) Narrow your midvault2.) Restore your soft tissue triangles for nostril symmetry, particularly on left3.) Alar base reductions with sill excisions for flared...
