Can I have my old nose back ? Please help

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I ve had a very poor results after my rhinoplasty i look very horrible . My tip use to be flat and bulbous and use to fit my face now i have a very small ,projected and uptuned tip .My bridge is totally ruined after osteotomies . The cast was uneven and i think it is the reason why my nose is super inclined to one side of my face. If i do a revision rhinoplasty is there any hope for me to get as close as possible to my old nose? Or i might just ruin my nose even more ?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

In the hands of a skilled board certified plastic surgeon well versed in revision rhinoplasty, it may be possible. Of course, a thorough physical exam would be necessary.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear you are so unhappy after your prior surgery, I truly empathize with you, as no one should feel uncomfortable in their own skin. A revision (secondary) open septorhinoplasty can best address the entire nose, and is particularly effective for addressing all the issues you are concerned with- there is no guarantee things will be perfect or fully back to "normal," but it can definitely make things better.
The open approach is very effective in facilitating complex, precise maneuvers to refine the nasal shape and size to a particular aesthetic and look. Rhinoplasty is arguably the most difficult procedure to perform in all of plastic surgery, and revision/secondary procedures are even more complicated. Therefore I would recommend only going to see a surgeon who feels very comfortable with both primary and revision rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience in these types of surgeries. This is a surgery of millimeters, so if the surgeon you're going to only does 1-2 per month, you are not going to get the best result possible.
Of course it is always difficult to provide tentative surgical recommendations, as there is only so much information to be gained from a description, especially if no photos are provided. I recommend for you to come see me or another plastic surgeon comfortable with rhinoplasty procedures for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Dr. Donald Groves
Plastic Surgeon

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