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Revision rhinoplasty - can it be fixed? (Photo)

HidingforayearSep 27, 2023
My right alar is too short, causing my nose to appear short from the front view. Can it be fixed?

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Hello! I'm not sure exactly what this is but it sounds to me like you have ischemia of your nasal tip, especially if you had thin skin before and had a revision to it, suggesting that the skin may have compromised blood flow. Lasers and LED can definitely help. If it is due to ischemia,...

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Selcuk Inanli, MD

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can say that it depends on your nose situation right now. It would be better to talk with your surgeon about it. However, usually you can have your revision surgery after 6 months. If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of...

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Hi dog momma. First of all, you are definitely still healing if you are only 4-5mo out of surgery. The nose has a lot of ways it can still change. That being said, a lot of your complaints are relatively minor. I would see if other people like friends/family/colleagues notice it. I personally do...

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