7 months post-op. My straight/solid rib rhinoplasty is warped. Is shaving down or screwing to the bone a good option? (photo)

April 4, 2019
Asked By:d_d in Newport Beach, CA

My straight/solid rib rhinoplasty is warped. I got the surgery done 7 months ago and the warping started week 8. My surgeon suggested shaving down the graft or screwing to the bone. Other surgeons advised against it pointing out the graft has a curvature and can’t be fix using either of these two methods. 1) What technique would you recommend? 2) And what is the absorption rate using your suggested method? This has been a very stressful journey so your advice will be very appreciated.

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April 5, 2019

Answer: Hmm. I've got a couple ideas, though that one photo really doesn't give enough information...

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 5, 2019

Answer: Hmm. I've got a couple ideas, though that one photo really doesn't give enough information...

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty revidion

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2019

Answer: Rhinoplasty revidion

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 6, 2019

Answer: Warping of rib graft

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April 6, 2019

Answer: Warping of rib graft

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Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty / Rib Graft

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