I had a rhino plasty and alarplasty and have an implant in my nose. I hate how it looks and want to have a more similar looking nose to what i had before. If i take the implant out will the tip of my nose look weird considering it is a little higher now?
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August 24, 2022
Answer: If I take my nose implant out will the tip look weird considering it is a little higher now?
Hi there! Sorry to hear that you're disappointed with your result. Although it's been 6 months, it really is recommended to wait at least 12 months in revision cases to ensure all swelling has subsided. By proceeding before that time, you may miss the full extent of the problem (or, address...
Hi there. An excessively arched nostril can be tough to fix, though there are solutions. A rim graft is one type of technique which can help improve the nostril, though it isn't very powerful. Other options include lateral crural strut underlay grafts with repositioning of the lower lateral...
Hi there! A boxy tip can occur if the cartilage underneath is too refined and pointed in combination with thin skin. This problem can be very challenging. In revision surgery, the tip would be deconstructed to a more natural shape using suture and cartilage. This doesn't necessarily mean...