I’m in my late twenties and has initial rhinoplasty 5.5 years ago. I’ve been wanting a revision rhinoplasty for a few years but I always wanted to be 100% sure before I took the next step and actually sought it out. Two surgeons I really admired both recommended against me getting a revision rhinoplasty (both had only seen photos, though I’m sure for an experienced eye that might be enough) without asking me what my wishes were. What are your toughts
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Answer: You should have a revision, with the right surgeon. More...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from revision to derotate your tip with extended spreader grafts. Even in thick skin patients, this is possible. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision with tip elevation and support and a nasal tip deprojection to shorten your entire nasal tip complex. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek...
Hello and thank you for your question. Photographs would be very helpful here. The overall feeling may improve with time as the swelling continues to decrease. However, the sense of overprotection and tip asymmetry will likely not improve and may even worsen with time. You may want to consider...