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Nose Too Narrow After Rhinoplasty

My nose was too narrowed after the surgery. I would say the doctor tool 3/4 of my nose out. My nose is too narrow and sits too far from my face. I am considering a revision. Can my nose be widen with revision. I love to have a rounder nose that sits closer to face. thanks

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Narrow Nose Can Be Augmented

June 27th, 2011
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Yes your nose can be "augmented" to get more roundness and a less done look with ear cartilage. Also the thin look can be helped along the bones with spreader grafts from the septum. This is highly techniocal work so make sure youer surgeon has good experience in this. 

Web reference: http://www.aventuraplasticsurgery.com

Richard Galitz, MD, FACS

Revision rhinoplasty

June 25th, 2011
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Revision rhinoplasty should wait approximately 12 months after your last surgery.  This allows the swelling and scarring to settle down and permits the nose to "declare itself".  Widening an overly narrowed nose is quite difficult and you should seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.

Web reference: http://www.funkfacialplastics.com/

Etai Funk, MD

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 49 reviews

Narrow Nose

June 21st, 2011
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Yes, your nose can be made to be slightly more wider with the use of spreader grafts and osteotomies.  I would, however, wait at least 6-12 months prior to any revision surgery.

Richard Ellenbogen, MD

Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

Widening over-narrowed nose

June 16th, 2011
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Revision rhinoplasty techniques ar available to widen your nose. Cartilage grafting can be done to augment areas that were over-resected. It is also possible to reposition your tip so that it projects differently.

Web reference: http://www.drlamperti.com/facial-plastic-surgery/rhinoplasty

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 21 reviews

Nose too narrow

June 15th, 2011
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Yes, a narrow nose can be augmented with structural grafts - in general it is a good idea to wait about one year before seeking a revision

Web reference: http://www.seattlerhinoplasty.com/html/index.php

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 208 reviews

Video: Nose can be widened in Revision Rhinoplasty

June 15th, 2011
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Your nose can be widened. You can place grafts to widen the nose from the inside and also you may need to restructure the bones of your nose to widen it as well. 
Philip Young, MD

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.9 out of 5 stars 61 reviews

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