I had an open septorhinoplasty performed in 2022. Upon speaking to my doctor regarding the internal structure as well as the deviation & dorsal bump, it was suggested that I also have my nose shortened to be more aesthetically proportionate. I did have my nose broken with all above focused on. Present day, I have deviation/dorsal hump. My Dr. did explain that cartilage has memory. I understand w/surgery there are no guarantees of sucess/perfection. Any advisement of how to proceed is welcome
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Answer: Revision rhinoplasty may be considered for achieving a straighter and smaller nasal appearance.
About the tip dropping: it's hard to place a tip just exactly in the right spot. The natural history of healing is that the tip does come down, so the surgeon often places the tip higher than ideal and tries to secure it well in that position. If the tip is a *long* way from your ideal, well,...
Hello, Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty is not really a different type of rhinoplasty, despite the name. It's the same rhinoplasty, but the surgeon is using the ultrasonic device to modify the bones instead of chisels, rasps, or other power tools. In fact, to use the device, you often have to dissect more...