I got a closed rhinoplasty 7 years ago. My doctor removed my hump and also took a little from the sides of my nose tip. Ok so for me I like my front view of my natural rounded nose. I dont like it when I smile I think its still wide, what do you think? Also my profile is not straight, its like cartilage just grew throughout the years. I'm scared of a second operation because I feel these are just minor changes and because of it the outcome could be drastic making my nose look to changed.
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You can certainly widen the nostrils through several techniques. However, I think you need to consider the overall result and decide if nostril widening is the only issue. Please understand that you want to get it right on the next go. After that, it can become problematic.
Recovery time varies based on what type of rhinoplasty is used (open vs. closed), skin thickness, what technical maneuvers are used at surgery. If an endonasal (closed) approach is used to lower the nostril rims and raise the columella, you could probably go back to work in 1-2 weeks. The nose...
Hello, thank you for the question. Ethnic revision rhinoplasty can be more difficult then primary rhinoplasty. Yes, it is possible to remove cartilage if it is needed after a rhinoplasty procedureGraft material can be needed, generally revision cases, to improve the nose due to previous alte...
