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I had septorhinoplasty 1.5 years ago and since then have been advised that I need a revision

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tarahall7Oct 12, 2017

I've been told that my septum is deeply deviated and now blocking one nostril which is wasn't before. Can someone please tell me the risks of a revision septorhinoplasty?

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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Dr. John Layke, DO, FACS
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John Layke, DO, FACS

The short answers are yes, and yes.  You have raised the dorsum (bridge) making it a more masculine profile.  This can be accomplished temporarily with hyaluronic acid fillers, or permanently with a revision rhinoplasty.  I may recommend you try the fillers first to see if you like the mo...

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Tanveer Janjua, MD

The size of dorsal implant varies depending upon bridge of the nose.  6 mm is on the larger size.  However, it is impossible to assess without evaluating the initial photographs.  If the implant is making  nose looks fake can always be replaced with a smaller implant.Dr. J

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John Layke, DO, FACS

Many times, minor revisions can be performed in the office under local anesthesia.  Occasionally, dilute steroid injections can alleviate minor contour irregularities as well.  Relay your concerns to your surgeon and he or she can dictate what needs to be done, but a full revision is not necessary.

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John Layke, DO, FACS

The short answer is no; the body is a living organism with each important structure encased by a protective layer.  The layer over bone - the periosteum - can often thicken after surgery, or supply nutrients to the bone that was rasped to grow new bone.  Minor irregularities can be corrected i...

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Thomas Trevisani, MD

Without posted photos with this questions and a complete history, and benefit of physical exam- it's impossible to answer this question. What makes you think you need a spreader graft?  These are very specialized procedures utilizing strategic placement of cartilage to achieve a goal- which is ...

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