I had read in medical papers that there is a risk of the alar batten graft migrating from it's point of support and falling into the piriform aperture, making breathing worse than it was before the operation, I understand this graft generally isn't sutured to the neighboring cartilage when applied endonasally, so is just resting there. How long do you have to worry about disrupting this graft? How long until it takes to the neighboring tissue?
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Answer: Can alar batten graft migrate after surgery?
No, liposuction is not an option for the nose nor is it needed. Without a side view, it is difficult to discuss your specific case. However, it appears that you have a low dorsum, which leads to the widened appearance. The solution would be to augment your bridge of the nose to create a narrow...
Dear Totti,
For your clinical post and photos it does appear that the
left side of your nose, where the osteotomy, or fracture lines, were performed,
has resulted in a slight fracture fragment collapse and elevation. It is important to remember that during the
phase of the rhinoplasty where...
