How strong is the nose 8 weeks post Rhinoplasty?

Septal extension grafts to lengthen a shortened nose (which are also spreader grafts in most cases) can be created from either septal or rib cartilage.  If available, septal cartilage is my first choice.  There is very little chance of warping or resorption when placed in the appropriate pos...

Hello,Thank you for your question.  This is a good example of a commonly seen post rhinoplasty concern in patients with thick skin.  At the 3 year plus mark I don't believe this is a swelling issue.  In some cases the skin can be thinned a bit, but with caution since this can result in di...

Hello,This is a complex issue that I see.  I treat such problems with either a onlay graft, or by adjusting the shape and, or, the position of the cartilage in that area.  I would refrain from filler as a "quick fix" secondary in that the skin envelope in this area is not as amenable to accept f...

Click on the "Learn more" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_annab1812.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an animation of the morph, to demonstrate what I think might be the issues right now.In the morph, I elevated the tip of your nose ...

Lengthening a foreshortened nose can certainly be done.  Depending on your particular case, if a significant amount of lengthening is necessary, rib cartilage grafts may be necessary to provide adequate material to lengthen and stabilize the nose.  As mentioned in another colleagues answer, t...

Fillers will only give a temporary benefit, and repeated use of fillers over years can result in scarring, so I would not advise them except as trial perhaps to evaluate aesthetics.  The only permanent way to fill out the infratip lobule is cartilage grafting which can also extend the nose, ...