My surgeon removed too much nose tip cartilage, basically taking out all the upper cartilage and leaving my nose underprojected. Is there anything short of a cartilage graft that can help me? I would like to regrow my cartilage naturally using herbs or creams. I know it's a long shot but I've read a lot in the news lately about cartilage regrowth, including in the nose. Thank you.
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Hello,The closed rhinoplasty is the best way to remove bone and cartilage in hundreds of micro-millimeter slivers to slowly and carefully sculpt the profile to the perfect balance. If you are a primary nose with no previous surgery, you should ONLY consider closed scarless rhinoplasty ...
The problem is not in the septum it is the position of the upper lateral cartilage that lies between the nasal bones and the tip cartilages. It is most likely due to some external trauma- a knock on the nose. The doctor first needs to look inside the nose and make sure there is no internal valve...
A crooked nose is one of our biggest challenges in rhinoplasty surgery. Although a successful result is usually achieved, there is a risk of some residual deviation. A revision is always possible. Ask your surgeon about the risk, how any complication will be handled, and who will pay for it.