I had surgery to correct a deviated septum about 3 years ago. As well as the septoplasty, I also underwent a turbinate reduction and had a conchal cartilage graft placed on the left side (left side only). While I have few complaints about the 2 former procedures, the spreader graft has caused me some discomfort. I would like to have it removed but would like to know: 1. How common is it to remove these grafts? 2. How safe is it? 3. What would I expect during the recovery? 4. Would you do it? My procedure was a closed septoplasty as apposed to an open one and that the graft was inserted as such.
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Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photo your surgeon is right you have thick skin but with the revision surgery your nose tip will be improved. With the revision surgery you may have more upward and thin tip. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face...
Rhinoplasty without columella strut: a Columella strut is generally used to support the projection of a tip which is under projected and which has either a week or short columella. It is not needed in a nose with sufficient columella support and sufficient columella length. It is not a matter of...
Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photo you provided I can say that you have a bulbous tip and very thick skin. Your nose may improve according to your wishes. The healing process will be much longer because of the thick skin. Also when I looked your side photos your chin is very...
