Right after the surgery i was shocked with the results as i find my nose worse than it was before. I thought maybe it was still swollen. But a years is already passed !! My doctor didn't say anything after removing the splint about a revision rhinoplasty . Im very disappointed and i want to get a more natural looking nose. Do I need ear cartilage for the revision ? Is it possible to remove the splint after 1 week ?
February 27, 2014
Answer: Unhappy Rhinoplasty Result Hello,I am sorry that your result after rhinoplasty was not acceptable to you. The photo provided depicts a profile that is not ideal, I agree. However, without a thorough examination, the best possible option cannot be determined. In general, ear cartilage is used for issues in the tip and for isolated side wall problems. If your bridge is determined to be too low (it doesn't appear that way), ear cartilage could potentially be used along with tissue called fascia taken from the temples to form an 'implant' of your own tissue to place on top of the bridge. Alternatively, if the bridge is ok, then attention should be turned to the tip complex. These cartilages can have an effect on not only the tip, but also what's above and below the tip. Ear cartilage may be used, but septal cartilage may be a better alternative. Regardless, the splint is taken off at a week.Please see a few rhinoplasty experts who can show you similar results. Certification by the ABPS and membership with ASAPS are minimum qualifications.Best of luck!
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Unhappy Rhinoplasty Result Hello,I am sorry that your result after rhinoplasty was not acceptable to you. The photo provided depicts a profile that is not ideal, I agree. However, without a thorough examination, the best possible option cannot be determined. In general, ear cartilage is used for issues in the tip and for isolated side wall problems. If your bridge is determined to be too low (it doesn't appear that way), ear cartilage could potentially be used along with tissue called fascia taken from the temples to form an 'implant' of your own tissue to place on top of the bridge. Alternatively, if the bridge is ok, then attention should be turned to the tip complex. These cartilages can have an effect on not only the tip, but also what's above and below the tip. Ear cartilage may be used, but septal cartilage may be a better alternative. Regardless, the splint is taken off at a week.Please see a few rhinoplasty experts who can show you similar results. Certification by the ABPS and membership with ASAPS are minimum qualifications.Best of luck!
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Do I need a revision rhinoplasty? If you have waited a year, a revision rhinoplasty discussion can be entertained. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Do I need a revision rhinoplasty? If you have waited a year, a revision rhinoplasty discussion can be entertained. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
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