1 year post revision rhino at 3 weeks post surgery had Blunt trauma to nose tip. What do I tell my surgeon is bothering me? Is fixing lower lateral cartilages and nose tip considered an easy fix for third rhinoplasty
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Depending on when your surgery was, you could definitely still have swelling. It appears you have some left, especially at the tip. Asymmetrical swelling is also common. You would have to wait for all the inflammation to be gone before any addition work or revision is done. That being said, it...
A revision rhinoplasty can be a very nuanced procedure. Exactly what would be done in your revision rhinoplasty is unknown, and therefore, it is always my position to minimize the variables that could potentially affect your surgery. The fillers placed in your pyriform aperture may slightly...
Hi, thanks for sharing your photos. There’s clear nasal deviation and nostril narrowing, which may stem from over-resection or lack of structural support.
Correction often involves spreader grafts to straighten and widen the nose, and possibly ear or rib cartilage if more support is needed. A l...
