Yes it's early I am one week post op from rhinoplasty but my one nostril is so high I am very doubtful it will improve or drop very much. I am horrified at how much the inside of my nose is exposed especially on the one side. What, if anything can help bring the flare down from looking like a bat or pig-like?
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Hi there! Yes, you can slide fascia grafts through a closed approach, especially if it's for camouflage. Small incisions can be made inside the nostrils and dissection performed within a pocket. It tends to help increase the thickness of the skin and improve circulation. Sometimes, I will add...
If cartilage is needed in secondary rhinoplasty, the most commonly used sources are the ribs or the ear concha (removed through a hidden scar and does not leave any deformity). The decision to was source to use depends on the amount of cartilage that is needed and the experience of your surgeon....
Hi there! A rasping procedure in the OR can help with reducing irregularities. If there's concern for an open roof, it could make the problem worse and widen the nose. Many times, careful palpation in clinic and observation of the bony vault and cartilage in surgery tells a lot. A open roof...