Recently when I was taking photos of my nose, I noticed on one side (my right side) of my nostrils is more droopy and longer and even wider, much more significant swelling than the left. I'm really scared that it's going to permanently stay like that. I'm not considering revision rhinoplasty either. Is there anything I can do to resolve this problem?
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I consider removing the grafts to be a mistake. After nasal surgery a nose is never as malleable (soft) as before surgery. Scar tissue does soften over time and if you are pleased with the cosmetic result I would allow at least 12-18 months after surgery for the scar tissue to soften, the...
Rib graft for rhinoplasty revision? I have done rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty for more than 35 years and rarely need a rib graft. Your nose does not appear to need a rib graft at all. See a very experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist who can show you photos of his results in no...
Your nose shows a series of issues making you candidate for major revision:
-short nose, short septum: needs nasal and septal lengthening by means of caudal extension grafts, columellar grafts, alar batten grafts, etc
-severely retracted alar rims, specially the left one, also to be treated ...