Hello, I had primary rhinoplasty a while back. As soon as the cast was removed, I had a weird dent on my left nostril. I'm looking for some knowledge on what this is and if it requires surgical correction.
June 28, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty I see the dent you are referring to.. but looking at your before photos it was comparable before surgery. You could have filler out there and possibly a cartilage graft but I recommend it’s in it alone. Overall your result is good
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June 28, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty I see the dent you are referring to.. but looking at your before photos it was comparable before surgery. You could have filler out there and possibly a cartilage graft but I recommend it’s in it alone. Overall your result is good
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June 28, 2023
Answer: Alar Crease Hello, hope you are well. I believe you are referring to the crease between the tip of your nose and the ala. It is present in both photos that are displayed. (Are these pre- and post- or both postop photos?) This is a deep alar crease which usually corresponds to excessive inward curvature of the lower lateral cartilage of the nose. (The same cartilage that forms the structure of the tip). It can be improved with rhinoplasty, but was either not addressed in primary surgery or the cartilage was weakened in such a way that the inward curvature was exacerbated.
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June 28, 2023
Answer: Alar Crease Hello, hope you are well. I believe you are referring to the crease between the tip of your nose and the ala. It is present in both photos that are displayed. (Are these pre- and post- or both postop photos?) This is a deep alar crease which usually corresponds to excessive inward curvature of the lower lateral cartilage of the nose. (The same cartilage that forms the structure of the tip). It can be improved with rhinoplasty, but was either not addressed in primary surgery or the cartilage was weakened in such a way that the inward curvature was exacerbated.
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