I had a revision rhinoplasty two years ago, and believe I need a second. My nose was broken in an auto collision about 5 years ago, and shortly thereafter I had a rhinoplasty procedure. I was initially pleased, but over time I developed severe breathing issues and my nose completely lacked support (collapsing nostrils, nose literally flopped over to the side if I tilted my head in either direction). I had revision rhinoplasty two years ago and was again, initially pleased with the result, and determined to follow all recovery instructions to the letter, I have been religious and patient. However, since the 6 month mark I noticed a prominent lump that at the time felt soft and spongey where the rib cartilage graft at the top of my bridge met the nasal bone. I mentioned this to my doctor but he told me this was normal healing and to continue taping and doing gentle massage, and to be patient. A year passed, and the same issue persisted, along with continued swelling and lopsidedness on other parts of the nose. I was told to be patient, continue taking the oral isotretinoin he put me on, to continue the massage, taping, and to get regular (every 4 weeks) of morpheus8, which I can neither afford nor have access to where I live. I did everything but that. My doctor insists it’s just normal persistent swelling even after two years, but I know my own body and how it heals, very, very well. I asked for a hydrocortisone shot but he told me it would damage my skin and not be
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Hello and thank you for your question. If your tip is over projected, overly stiff, and overly tensioned then a revision may look better and relieve the feeling you are having. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in...
Repair of alar retraction is worth while but given the risks of scarring leading to a thicker left nostril or small risk of worsening alar retraction and the risk of change in the shape of the nose it is probably best to leave it alone. However, if it bothers you a lot then go for it, just make...
You are seeing the lateral crura of the lower lateral cartilage on the left. It can be repositioned and if that is not required, softening of that cartilage can be achieved to alleviate the prominence. Thin skin often times is a set up for this issue.
