I had my second rhinoplasty 4.5 years ago. I feel the tip is still a bit bulbous and should be more streamlined and defined. What are my best options to hopefully thin my skin and shrink wrap it to my nose? Would steriod injections still help this far out from surgery? Would accutane help? Any other possibilities or advice? Thank you.
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Based on your photos, your nasal bridge can be augmented with revision rhinoplasty. Either rib or a custom shaped Gortex graft can build it back up, making it look nice and natural. It looks like you shortened the tip a bit as well which can also be done. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert for...
Thanks Stpjcq for your question! It really takes at least 12 -24 months for healing to complete itself after Revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty is frequently an option for those who have had rhinoplasty surgeries in the past and are having problems like unequal nostrils and a hanging...
Without an internal nasal exam it is difficult to give an answer but by 1 year after a primary rhinoplasty, scar is typically defined at that time. If cartilage grafts were used sometimes that is also palpable and can be normal. That would not affect a revision rhinoplasty however, thinning skin...
