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Trauma after revision rhinoplasty changed final outcome, what can I do next?

daisyduke1999Nov 29, 2023
After a revision rhinoplasty, nose trauma changed my front profile. Surgeon says that a closed rhinoplasty touch up can fix the flat appearance that I’m pointing at with marking possibly using ear cartilage from myself. Does this seem reasonable or must I seek other opinions?

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Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD

Yes, a tip-plasty could certainly improve the shape of your tip and the overall proportions of how your nose fits your face. Based on the views you provide, this would be a reasonable plan to minimize the extent of a revision surgery while still addressing your concerns.

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

Since columella incisions are at the base of the nose and are not typically seen on any view except the base view, this should not be a source of significant concern. Since this is at the very bottom of your nose, it will remain swollen for the longest period. I hope this helps. Sincerely Dr Joseph

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

In our experience, nasal Bossa are occurrences in those people undergoing rhinoplasty with thin white skin and firm underlying nasal tip cartilages. This occurrence is also called the shrink wrap phenomenon. In our practice, we treat visible portions of nasal tip cartilage with microdroplet...

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