I’m in my late 20s, just had a rhinoplasty done in Seattle. I’m 2.5 months post-op, and I’m curious if I’m going to need revision surgery. I have hated the way my nose has looked ever since the cast came off. I’m trying to be patient with the swelling… but is there any professional advice or opinion someone could give me about whether or not it’s looking like I’ll need revision work?
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Hi Melbourne87,
Thanks for your question. I personally avoid fillers in the nose because of their risks and lack of long-lasting improvement. Based on your pictures, I believe that you would benefit from a revision rhinoplasty. The benefit of this over filler would be the fact that a revision...
It appears that you indeed have an open roof deformity and supratip cartilage bulging. The open roof deformity, characterized by a bony gap and flat dorsum, can be effectively addressed through osteotomy.
Additionally, the supratip bulging deformity observed from a side view can be corrected to...
Hello, There are different causes for nostril asymmetry and some are not correctable. In your case, it appears this is related to the tip leaning toward your left. In the bottom up view, imagine it like a tent with the columella in the middle being the central pole, and the ala (nostrils) being...
