Is it possible to use cartilage from someone else if you don't have enough or don't want to use your own and your parents would rather you use theirs so avoid scaring on the body etc.? Just curious.
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Answer: Cartilage sources for revision rhinoplasty
Supratip swelling (Polly beak) is not completely under a surgeon’s control. Different people heal with more scar tissue than others in the nose as well as in other cases on the skin. Steroid injections suppress scar tissue and can be very beneficial sometimes even requiring monthly inj...
Hi @Carrie_79! A dorsal augmentation will raise your bridge. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. Best of luck, Dr. Nima.
Unfortunately you are seeing the sharp outline of your tip cartilage and as swelling resolves it will not improve and may be more obvious. A revision to reduce tip projection slightly and soften the tip should improve it a great deal but you need to wait until 1 year after your rhinoplasty for ...