What is this cut or slit I have on my nostril rim on my left nostril? It makes my nostrils look asymmetrical. I had a revision rhinoplasty early this year and pretty upset about this. One nostril is nice and round while the other is not. This was my first revision with rib and have grafts in my nostrils. What can be done to fix this? Would it require another major surgery or can something be done under local anesthesia?
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OMG, that's terrible! It is definitely possible to go without tape - you just have to be aware that you're going to be in a long haul with healing/swelling, but that will be the case anyway given that it is a revision rhinoplasty. I do not think it is worth risking getting this rash again.
I don't like your result. I could tell better with better photos, but from these that you posted, it looks very much as though you should not allow your last surgeon to operate on your nose again. There are just too many problems with the result.
The good news is that, in expert hands, it's...
Nasal stiffness, especially after rob cartilage grafting, is expected and normal. It's necessary for a predictable and long-lasting result. A revision surgery is always an option but likely not advisable for nasal stiffness. Some surgeons use alloplastic implants (foreign material), which I...
