I am 6 months post op from a septoplasty. One nostril sits higher than the other and it’s pretty noticeable. I’m worried I may need a revision. Also worried it can’t be fixed.
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Answer: Would you consider a permanent non-surgical nose job?
Thank you for your question and photos and I appreciate your concern. However, swelling after a rhinoplasty procedure can extend for up to one full year after surgery, which can interfere with your ability to see your final result. I encourage you to wait the full year before considering another...
This is an important question. Often times in revision rhinoplasty, we try to restore the original framework of the nose. In order to do this, we use sturdy structures like cartilage to give support to the overlying soft tissue at the nasal lining. To answer your question, we can put bone but we...
The "indents" are a normal anatomic area of the nose referred to as the soft tissue triangle. The size and shape of this area is determined by the size, shape and orientation of the lower lateral cartilages. The lower lateral cartilages can be controlled with a combination of sutures, grafts and...
