40 years old male with initial rhinoplasty done 9 years ago. Do not like how the tip of the nose looks like. The tip is round with no definition. I do have a thick skin and thus, not sure if revision rhinoplasty will help. Please suggest if improvement can be made
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Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for a wide, overprojected and droopy nasal tip appearance.
Of course, all I have to go on right now is these two frontal views (lots of other angles would help a lot), but it sure looks as though the size of the tip is due to the size and strength of the tip cartilages below the skin. If that's the case, then yes, you'd need a revision to make things a...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, this area of supratip fullness can likely be improved with a revision rhinoplasty. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified...
Yes, it is often possible to re-use a cartilage graft that has been placed previously. This is assuming the cartilage has not warped and can be accessed without damaging it. Many revision rhinoplasty surgeons will likely want to discuss the possibility of needing to harvest or utilize new...