Revision rhinoplasty to correct bossa of tip, surgeon wants to shave down the cartilage. Should I be concerned?

February 12, 2019
Asked By:HedwigAlways in Orlando, FL

My surgeon wants to wait 6 months to do a revision surgery where the cartilage would be shaved down... with all my online research I have not come across shaving down the cartilage as a way to fix this problem as this weakens the cartilage. I’ve read that instead a suture should be placed to bring the dome back together or a graft could be used to camouflage the bossae.. Should I be concerned? I have textbook bossa of the tip where cartilage is poking on one side significantly..

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February 14, 2019

Answer: Shaving tip cartilage

February 14, 2019

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February 14, 2019

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty to correct bossa of tip, surgeon wants to shave down the cartilage. Should I be concerned?

February 14, 2019

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty to correct bossa of tip, surgeon wants to shave down the cartilage. Should I be concerned?

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