Would it be safe to add tip grafts (ear/rib) to increase the length and sharpness of the nose tip, without making it bulky because I have thick skin? I recently had alarplasty and alar rim grafts and would be happy if some tip grafts could be added. I do not want to modify any other part of the nose. Please help. I have attached a photo of my previous nose. Sorry about the antibiotic cream on my alar base.
Answer: Grafts to nose tip are safe, in theory Grafts can be quite effective at increasing definition in thick skinned patients. However, as was pointed out by several other surgeons, your result looks quite good in spite of your photos being from the immediate post operative period. I would caution you on trying to improve an already good result. You could suffer a complication or injury to your nasal skin during a fourth rhinoplasty. There are no guarantees and the risks go up with each surgery. Remember, there is no such thing as a perfect nose, no matter how many surgeries you get.
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Answer: Grafts to nose tip are safe, in theory Grafts can be quite effective at increasing definition in thick skinned patients. However, as was pointed out by several other surgeons, your result looks quite good in spite of your photos being from the immediate post operative period. I would caution you on trying to improve an already good result. You could suffer a complication or injury to your nasal skin during a fourth rhinoplasty. There are no guarantees and the risks go up with each surgery. Remember, there is no such thing as a perfect nose, no matter how many surgeries you get.
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Answer: Are Tip Grafts Needed in Primary Rhinoplasty
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January 28, 2010
Answer: Better to avoid tip grafts if possible Tip grafts in the nose are safe, but not always the best option. I prefer to avoid them in most cases.
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January 28, 2010
Answer: Better to avoid tip grafts if possible Tip grafts in the nose are safe, but not always the best option. I prefer to avoid them in most cases.
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January 27, 2010
Answer: Tip grafts are safe, but a fifth nose job may be a bad decision. You appear to have refinement of your tip and narrowing of your nose in your post-op photos. It's too soon from your latest surgery (1/18/10) to even consider more surgery. You'll see refinement of your tip as your swelling resolves. Nasal lengthening surgery is difficult to impossible and should be avoided at all cost.
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January 27, 2010
Answer: Tip grafts are safe, but a fifth nose job may be a bad decision. You appear to have refinement of your tip and narrowing of your nose in your post-op photos. It's too soon from your latest surgery (1/18/10) to even consider more surgery. You'll see refinement of your tip as your swelling resolves. Nasal lengthening surgery is difficult to impossible and should be avoided at all cost.
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January 26, 2010
Answer: Tip grafts are safe but are they right for you. You should see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon who does many noses like yours. He can examine your nose to see if tip grafting will accomplish what you desire. Look at before/after photos of his work before deciding.
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January 26, 2010
Answer: Tip grafts are safe but are they right for you. You should see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon who does many noses like yours. He can examine your nose to see if tip grafting will accomplish what you desire. Look at before/after photos of his work before deciding.
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