How do I learn the state of my nose before surgery?

February 11, 2024
Asked By:scarredplasticperson in Sanger, California

I know from speaking with surgeons that if I get a revision rhinoplasty I will need grafts. But I have had one revision before and that doctor did not make any surgical notes. So, I do not know what is tissue, scar tissue, or graft. I want to know what is still natural tissue vs scar or graft for two reasons (1) in case surgery isnt a good idea and (2) to understand what can and safely be done to my nose. Will an xray or some other scan work? Would a doctor open me up just to inspect the nose?

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