I had a rib graft rhinoplasty (dorsum and strut) about 7 weeks ago and I am really not happy about how my lip looks (the upper portion of the lip). The lip is very projected and the tip is upturned. Is it the swelling or should I get a revision? Thank you
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September 1, 2015
Answer: The swelling at the top of your lip could be swelling after placement of your columella-strut during Rhinoplasty Surgery.
Every patient is diferent. Generally if my patients are local they go home the same day even with a rib graft. If they have traveled far they are given the option of a night in the hospital or a recovery facility. If you have good family support go home.
It's not that your skin doesn't attach, it's likely that you don't have enough cartilage structure to support your skin, nostrils and tip. In both primary and revison rhinoplasty the goal is creation of a stable supporting underlying structure which the skin can then conform to....