September 2021 I had a rhinoplasty to correct a deviated nose. When the swelling went down it looked like my septum was showing through my skin. I got filler 2 times to try and mask it. I went to see a revision specialist but was told that it was minor and advised against it as the change would be "minor". The people close to me say they can't see a problem and i can't shake the thought that it is extremly obvious and visible and am afraid it would start to show when i am old
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Maintenance of tip shape and tip position after rhinoplasty is heavily dependent on the techniques that were used to accomplish the on-table result. In cases where the tip is being de-projected and tip rotation is being increased it is imperative to support the new tip complex with cartilage...
The photos you shared do not appear to show a saddle deformity. At 6 months post-op after a revision rhinoplasty there is sure to still be a significant amount of swelling. This may be contributing to the dorsal fullness that you find bothersome. Steroid injections can be beneficial if there is...
The nostrils are pulled down and inwards with Alarplasty and the flare on smiling is reduced.
Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. It can...
