I am 18 mths post op rhinoplasty. My original goal with was to improve bulbous tip and just a "tweak" to my nose. It ended up being more drastic than I intended. I felt like my facial harmony was odd, so had a lip lift 6 mths ago. I'm still bothered with my nose. Am I candidate for a revision?
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August 17, 2024
Answer: You may be a candidate for a permanent nonsurgical nose job.
Hello and thank you for your question. I don’t use solid onlay grafts as they frequently have contour irregularities, mobility, and problems. When placing an onlay graft, I prefer diced cartilage wrapped in fascia. It usually has a much smoother longterm contour. I recommend that you seek c...
The photograph of your x-ray is interesting, however, facial photographs would be necessary to determine whether or not your expectations are valid. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
Hi, thank you for your question. Any procedure on the nose to reduce scar tissue, whether rasping or revision surgery, runs the risk of more scar tissue formation. The main benefit of a revision is that you have more control over the precise operation and you can also place small camouflage...