Scar Revision for Alar Base Reduction Scar?

Hi Munchikens in BC, Nasal augmentation of the bridge is a common part of rhinoplasty in Asian patients. Augmentation material is typically "plastic" material such as goretex or silicone. While one's own cartilage is generally preferred to augment the bridge, there may be...

Nose do drop following Rhinoplasty, but most of that occurs in the first 6 months following surgery. Alternatively, the notion that noses "grow" is incorrect. They don't actually  grow, the lengthen by the usual process of aging as does everything else in our bodies,...

There are quite a few techniques that reliably lengthen or derotate the nose.  All require additional cartilage to secure the new position, and most often can be taken with primary rhinoplasty from the septum.  Septal extension grafts, extended spreader grafts, complex columellar...

It may be cartilage of a tip graft or the lower tip cartilage, but it is too soon to say. Wait 6 months and return to your surgeon for an evaluation.

Thanks for the question and for sharing your photo. The first point is that at 3 months, you still have some ways to go before your nose is a "finished product" so I would encourage you to wait it out for ~9 more months before even considering revision surgery. Your tip may appear less...

Hello, If your surgery is too aggressive and your nose is made too narrow, it is likely you will experience issues with your breathing. It really depends on your individual circumstances, and an examination would be necessary to determine what would be best for you. Please feel free to ask...