I had a SeptoRhinoplasty 5 years ago at age 17 and I am heart broken over the result. My nose seems to have several significant issues. In some lighting it looks like a sausage and it others it looks skinny and over resected with sharp edges and serous asymmetries. I will not get fillers. Can I get back the good qualities of my old nose? Like symmetry, smooth contours, no pinching or alar retraction, etc? Help
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May 20, 2016
Answer: Your nose shows a number of the common findings that lead to revision rhinoplasty
This is one of the hardest surgeries but yes it can be done. It might require more than one procedures and a lot of patience. I have done it for a few patients with good results.RegardsDr. J
It can be swelling only in the initial stage of healing If it has been at least 3 months then it could be early and minor inverted V type deformity. RegardsDr J
It looks like there has been some alteration of the later cura of the lower lateral cartilages such that there is less support of the ala. This gives the deep crease which makes the tip seem larger, affects the nostril shape, and contributes to the shorter length. All of this needs to be c...