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It is challenging to correct a narrow nose, but this can be done so with spreader grafts and/or other procedures, however, one needs to see and analyze the patient and should be done by a Rhinoplasty Surgeon.
Modern rhinoplasty techniques can effectively widen the nose. The area that needs to be widened will dictate what techniques are used. Often a high bridge or dorsal hump causes the upper part of the nose to look to narrow. Lowering the bridge or removing a hump will widen the nasal bones and make the bridge appear broader. The nasal bones can also be surgically broken and rotated outward to increase the width. If the middle portion of the nose is too narrow, spreader grafts can increase the width of the mid-vault. Finally, a narrow tip can be widened with cartilage grafts.
In some ways you are considering a augmentation rhinoplasty.This is traditionally achieved by addition of grafts harvested from the septum, ear or ribs.Some physcians use fillers to achieve a non-surgical rhinoplasty but this is controversial.
Yes. Reverse osteotomies have to be employed where the nose bones are widened, and then spreader grafts are placed in the new location, both in the cartilage and in the bony area of the nose. The tip can also be widened with structural cartilage grafts to create a more balanced, wider nose.
In primary rhinoplasty, it is much more common to reduce or narrow a nose than it is to "thicken" a nose, but it certainly can be done. The middle of the nose can be augmented with grafts (such as spreader grafts, dorsal onlay grafts, or sidewall grafts.) Nasal bones can be moved out to widen the nose. The best thing for you to do is see a rhinoplasty surgeon, and discuss your goals with them. They will let you know if your desires are achievable, and what needs to be done to attain the result.Good luck!
The chances are small but some noses will re-deviate but only slightly if at all. It sounds like your surgeon did a good job, so relax and don't worry.
It is normal to have swelling of the septum after surgery. You should have your surgeon take a look to make sure there is no infection or other problem.
As a cosmetic surgeon, I am very involved in my patients’ healing process and want them to feel as comfortable as possible, as soon as possible. The following are various suggestions I relate to my patients in order to promote healing and to reduce swelling that is still prevalent even months a...
You should ask your surgeon first what he would do and secondly how much it will cost. From what you have said and the photo it appears that the skin overlying the implant is too tight. I would the see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon to have a second opinion BEFORE having another...
Yes, smoking and alcohol should be largely avoided, especially directly after a nose job as they can both contribute to nasal swelling. I typically advise my patients to abstain from either activity for about 2-3 weeks after surgery. Since your rhinoplasty surgery was approximately two...
Rhinoplasty surgery can cause bruising that may progress to the eyelids and even into the eyes. The latter is rare, but can occur with nasal fracture. Blood in the eyes are known as injected sclera. Reducing bruising after rhinoplasty should begin before surgery with the application of products...
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