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..
February 14, 2019
Answer: Shaving tip cartilage The answer to your question really requires knowing exactly where and how much cartilage your surgeon is considering removing (or shaving). As long as enough cartilage support is maintained and the area to be shaved is fairly tiny this shouldn't be a major concern, but you may want to get a couple more opinions from surgeons experienced in revision rhinoplasty first. As is often the case in rhinoplasty, there may be more than one way to safely achieve the look you desire.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
Helpful
February 14, 2019
Answer: Shaving tip cartilage The answer to your question really requires knowing exactly where and how much cartilage your surgeon is considering removing (or shaving). As long as enough cartilage support is maintained and the area to be shaved is fairly tiny this shouldn't be a major concern, but you may want to get a couple more opinions from surgeons experienced in revision rhinoplasty first. As is often the case in rhinoplasty, there may be more than one way to safely achieve the look you desire.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
Helpful
February 14, 2019
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty to correct bossa of tip, surgeon wants to shave down the cartilage. Should I be concerned? Without pre-op and post-op photos- all views, reading the op-report, and of course the benefit of in person exam- it's difficult to give the best answer. Revision Rhinoplasty is very challenging and specific type of procedure requiring clear vision of the result and ability to achieve it.If you are seeking a second opinion - I suggest that you see an experienced Board Certified PS with extensive Rhinoplasty experience for evaluation .
Helpful
February 14, 2019
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty to correct bossa of tip, surgeon wants to shave down the cartilage. Should I be concerned? Without pre-op and post-op photos- all views, reading the op-report, and of course the benefit of in person exam- it's difficult to give the best answer. Revision Rhinoplasty is very challenging and specific type of procedure requiring clear vision of the result and ability to achieve it.If you are seeking a second opinion - I suggest that you see an experienced Board Certified PS with extensive Rhinoplasty experience for evaluation .
Helpful
