The attached photo shows the results of a revision rhinoplasty. The original open surgery was to reduce a large round nose and remove a bump. My original nose was symmetrical, but the result was crooked, leaning to my left. The revision did not solve the problem -- the columella still does not line up with the indent above my lip, and the entire tip leans to the left. It's been 11 months since the revision. Would a steroid injection to the left side, where the tip is leaning/drooping, help?
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A supra tip break can be created with a primary rhinoplasty, or a secondary rhinoplasty. Sometimes, cortisone shots in the postoperative period will help dissipate fluid retention in that area. Thick skin in the supra tip area of the nose may prevent a nice supratip break from being created. F...
Thank you for providing the photos. At just two weeks post-op, it's much too soon to determine the final outcome of your rhinoplasty revision. Please be patient and continue to follow your surgeon's post-surgical protocol. If things remain unchanged within the next 4 to 6 weeks, you may want to...
Dear cincyredsfanIn my experience, it takes at least 2 weeks for a basic level of stability with most grafts. At 6-8 weeks, most small grafts are set in place and at 3 months they are firmly in place. Shifting of grafts is a multi-factorial matter. small tip onlay grafts that are sutured to tip...
