I am 4+ years post-op from revision rhinoseptoplasty to correct functional issues and cosmetic deformities due to shrink-wrapping. I was unhappy with my nose for a long time because of extreme swelling post-revision. At this point, I am content with everything aside from the alar retraction and hanging columella (which were a problem after primary). I’d like to avoid tertiary surgery given the risks. Is it possible to place alar rim grafts and trim the columella in office under local anesthesia?
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If you have significant dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nasal tip, because it's droopy, revision rhinoplasty surgery may be considered for elevating it. During revision surgery, cartilage grafting would be required to stabilize the position of your nasal tip, and to prevent future...
Based on your photo, I can see that you have deficiency of cartilage in your left nasal tip, and your nostril margins are also High and a bit asymmetrical. Sometimes microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections can be useful for permanently adding volume to somebody's nose after previous surgery to...
Starting your photos, you are likely seeing cartilage in your nasal tip, after your rhinoplasty surgery. If you liked how your nose looked when your tip was more swollen, depending on your examination, a permanent non-surgical nose job may be considered for adding volume to your nasal tip to...
