I just had a primary Asian rhinoplasty done 8 days ago and my surgeon had used ear cartilage from both ears to add grafts and a columellar strut, as he said that my nose cartilage was very weak for tip support. I got my cast and stitches removed yesterday and I’m so happy with the appearance of my new nose, however it feels quite stiff especially around the tip. I know it’s mostly swelling, but I’m worried if my nose won’t ever feel soft again because of the use of ear cartilage grafts.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Will my nose soften over time? Rhinoplasty Results
Dear elle_eunji,
Thank you for your question. This is a common problem - stiffness of the nasal tip after rhinoplasty, especially so if rib grafts were used to project the nasal tip. You look like you have a good result with the augmentation of the nasal dorsum using DCF and the tip projection...
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based on your description, revision can be done to soften your nose by removing rib and dcf but due to development of scar tissue, your nose will not be the way it use to be before any surgeries. however, removing rib and replacing it with cartilage can make it softer than a rib but...
You are still early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to ...
