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Hi Gorgeous352097,Thanks for asking this question. Ear cartilage is possible however it is not sturdy and inherently pliable and weak. If you are trying to lengthen your nose, you would need cartilage that is stronger and durable, either septum cartilage (which you don't have since you had previous surgery) or rib cartilage. Rib cartilage can be either from your own body or from donated sources. I recommend you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your anatomy, surgical goals and realistic outcomes. I hope this helps.All the best,Dr. Sanan, MDAkshay Sanan MD Facial Plastic SurgeryDouble board certified
Thank you for your enquiry. If rasping techniques were used at rhinoplasty surgery, as they often are, you may have developed 'callus' (healing bone) formation at that site - now visible to you as a 'new big bump' under the skin. Expert in-person clinical assessment, informed by an operation...
Thank you for your question. Asymmetric nostril with small right nostril seems to be related to columella deviation, and columella devaition is presumed to be related to caudal septal deviation. After all, septal correction and columella deviation correction are essential for the correction of...
I would wait at least 16 to 18 months before contemplating a revision surgery on the nasal tip. I would also go back and discuss with your surgeon whether any tip surgery was done or not. If no tip surgery was done, the tip should go back to its original position with time.
