I had surgery in 2014 to remove a bump. I never had an issue with my nose from the front, but always hated my profile. Unfortunately, now I'm dissatisfied with both. Ideally, I'd like some width/stability added back, for the sharp line down the middle to be corrected, and for it to be less pointy/projected. In addition to being dissatisfied with the appearance, I experience sinus pain & bloody noses. I'm terrified of it ending up worse, but I feel like a revision is necessary.
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April 14, 2020
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty for collapsed bridge and pointy tip
Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. An in-person consultation is needed to give you a definitive advice. Generally speaking, I avoid placing silicone implants in the nose, as they will invariably cause problems. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic...
Hello!Removing silicone is easy but you will lose all the benefits from the implant. If you want to maintain those benefits cartilage grafting is recommended and should not cause the unnatural feeling you have with silicone. Good luck and stay safe!
Hello! It is impossible to give specific advice without knowing what was done and seeing photos. Irregularities of bone or cartilage can occur after rhinoplasty and can be masked with subcision, filler injection or revision with temporalis or cartilage grafting to disguise. Truly wide nasal...