I had a revision septorhinoplasty with strut grafts and spreader grafts. My nose is huge, bulbous and there is zero definition of my nares. Can I have these removed to have my old nose back? I look hideous. I'm 10 months post OP. I've posted before and after photos.
September 25, 2019
Answer: Can I have my strut grafts and spreader grafts removed? Hello Brazcal,Sorry to hear you haven't been happy with your rhinoplasty. Spreader grafts are designed to open up the internal nasal valve, help straighten the nasal dorsum, and/or provide support when a large hump is removed. Strut grafts are usually referencing lateral crural strut grafts which are also designed to help prevent collapse of the nasal valves. These grafts do add width to the nose. To answer your question, the grafts can be removed. This will cause the nose to not be as wide. However, it would be important to know why they were placed in the first place and what else was done surgically. The reason is that if they are removed it is possible your nose would begin to collapse inwards causing difficulty with breathing. You indicated you are 10 months post op so most of your swelling is gone. I would still recommend waiting a full year to be safe. As far as getting your old nose back, it might be close but unlikely it would be exactly the same if everything was removed. I would recommend you discuss your concerns with your doctor and consult with a facial plastic surgeon as well to learn about what can be done.I hope this helps and good luck.
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Can I have my strut grafts and spreader grafts removed? Hello Brazcal,Sorry to hear you haven't been happy with your rhinoplasty. Spreader grafts are designed to open up the internal nasal valve, help straighten the nasal dorsum, and/or provide support when a large hump is removed. Strut grafts are usually referencing lateral crural strut grafts which are also designed to help prevent collapse of the nasal valves. These grafts do add width to the nose. To answer your question, the grafts can be removed. This will cause the nose to not be as wide. However, it would be important to know why they were placed in the first place and what else was done surgically. The reason is that if they are removed it is possible your nose would begin to collapse inwards causing difficulty with breathing. You indicated you are 10 months post op so most of your swelling is gone. I would still recommend waiting a full year to be safe. As far as getting your old nose back, it might be close but unlikely it would be exactly the same if everything was removed. I would recommend you discuss your concerns with your doctor and consult with a facial plastic surgeon as well to learn about what can be done.I hope this helps and good luck.
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Revising My Revision Rhinoplasty You have been patient waiting to evaluate your result. There may be some slight improvement over the next several months but I agree that is will never be satisfactory. You need a careful examination, review of your operative report, and thorough discussion of your alternatives with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Revising My Revision Rhinoplasty You have been patient waiting to evaluate your result. There may be some slight improvement over the next several months but I agree that is will never be satisfactory. You need a careful examination, review of your operative report, and thorough discussion of your alternatives with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.
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