I had my initial rhinoplasty 9 years ago for a bulbous tip, and although I am about 90% satisfied with result, I do feel that there could be more tip definition, more refinement with more of the underlying cartilage showing, and maybe also a bit thinner. Since I am still overall pretty satisfied with my result, I am a little bit hesitant to go through a whole second procedure in case I actually end up making things worse. Would appreciate any input and advice, thank you so much!
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a revision rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Fascial grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. With good surgical...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a revision rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Fascial grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement. This can also be...
Based on your photos, you are a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty. You don't appear to have an inverted V deformity. Sometimes, over time, scar contracture can pull the middle third of the nose one way or another. Also, your nasal dorsum appears too low on the side view. If the middle...