I just saw a surgeon and he told me that my bridge is too thin (I agree and I hate it) and my tip is bulbous and it lacks support. He said he will widen my bridge with septum cartilage and add cartilage to my tip for support and make it thinner. Does this sound reasonable? I don't want to regret my choice again. I hate my nose now, I was prettier before surgery and I just want to have my face back! So are these techniques common with less risk?
October 24, 2016
Answer: Best Technique for Revision Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is imperative to find a qualified board-certified facial plastic surgeon for this procedure, as a revision rhinoplasty is considered one of the most difficult procedures in cosmetic surgery. From what you described, the revision your surgeon has proposed sounds reasonable. However, it is difficult to assess your the status of your nose without pictures or an in-person consultation. My suggestion would be to conduct additional research about your surgeon’s revision rhinoplasty ratings prior to committing to the procedure. Consulting additional board-certified facial plastic surgeons is also a useful option for you to explore. Good luck!
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Best Technique for Revision Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. It is imperative to find a qualified board-certified facial plastic surgeon for this procedure, as a revision rhinoplasty is considered one of the most difficult procedures in cosmetic surgery. From what you described, the revision your surgeon has proposed sounds reasonable. However, it is difficult to assess your the status of your nose without pictures or an in-person consultation. My suggestion would be to conduct additional research about your surgeon’s revision rhinoplasty ratings prior to committing to the procedure. Consulting additional board-certified facial plastic surgeons is also a useful option for you to explore. Good luck!
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November 8, 2014
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty question - adding cartilage? Thank you for your question. The techniques of adding cartilage to the tip and the bridge are well described in the rhinoplasty literature. Revision rhinoplasty procedures are challenging, particularly if patients have had a difficult experience in the past. It is very important to clearly discuss your expectations with your surgeon and be reasonable with your own. Best of luck!RegardsDr Guy Watts
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November 8, 2014
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty question - adding cartilage? Thank you for your question. The techniques of adding cartilage to the tip and the bridge are well described in the rhinoplasty literature. Revision rhinoplasty procedures are challenging, particularly if patients have had a difficult experience in the past. It is very important to clearly discuss your expectations with your surgeon and be reasonable with your own. Best of luck!RegardsDr Guy Watts
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