I am getting a revision on a previous rhinoplasty with the same surgeon. He did a good job the first time with my droop and hump, but now my nose is grossly over projected and I am unhappy with it. He says he can deproject 2-3mm possibly 4mm. Is this an amount that will make a significant change? I don't want to pay full price once again and be partially disappointed.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: You will benefit from deprojection
Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Your photo shows what is known as a bulbous tip. This is round and lacks definition. A rhinoplasty can improve the contours of the tip, but a good result can be hindered by excess fibrofatty nasal tissue. For best results I recommend skin treatment for the nose for a few months before sur...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Other than the redness on the sides of your nose, I would be ecstatic with your results and be greatful to your surgeon for the results that he/she has obtained for you.
Hi Charmaine,
It is important to have your surgeon evaluate you and make sure you do not have an infection. Infection rates are a bit higher with revision and if synthetic grafts were used. As far as the appearance if the nostrils and the nose looking crooked, the nose is still very swollen at 7...
