Revision Rhinoplasty: I just want to build up my dorsum. A more defined and taller bridge. Am I a candidate? (photo)

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I've had rhinoplasty three years ago I like was happy with my results all I got was tip and narrowing done I was hesitant of getting alarppasty and dorsal augmentation I didn't want it to look to done. My nose was a whole lot bigger before . I just want to build up my dorsum. A more defined and taller bridge. So I guess what I want would be dorsal argumentation. Am I a candidate?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Carrie_79! A dorsal augmentation will raise your bridge. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. Best of luck, Dr. Nima.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

A dorsal augmentation will raise your bridge and aid somewhat in defintron but the pictures you show are all of people with much thinner skin.  Altering the framework doesn’t change the skin, so those goal pictures are not achievable.

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Carrie.  I would need to see better photos and different views such as a side view to really know what the possibilities are, but it does appear that you would benefit from dorsal augmentation.  Just make sure that you go to a surgeon who does alot of this type of surgery.  Good luck.

Christian L. Stallworth, MD · Answer

Carrie- it is likely that you are a candidate but from your picture, it is difficult to comment further. All of the celebrity pictures you attached certainly do have higher dorsums but also have improved tip definition and more narrow base width. If those are the noses that are guiding you for your own, dorsal augmentation alone will not suffice. Please schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon that is also versed in ethnic Rhinoplasty. That way you can find out what your options truly are.Best wishes

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, therefore a full set of facial photographs from all angles and an in-person examination is going to be required.  In addition, it would be helpful to have a copy of the operative report in addition to knowing how much cartilage is left over on the inside of the nose for grafting purposes.  Thick skin in the tip of the nose will prevent refinement in that area.

Revision Rhinoplasty: I just want to build up my dorsum. A more defined and taller bridge. Am I a candidate? (photo)

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