Around 23 months ago I had an Open Rhinoseptoplasty procedure costing just under £11,000. Ever since the procedure, my nasal breathing ability has been significantly reduced compared to pre-op levels, and it hurts to touch my nose and surrounding areas. Every time I raise concerns with my surgeon, he either ignores my emails or gives a different explanation as to why it looks and hurts the way it does. Please can you help me identify whether I have an Inverted V and Pollybeak deformity? Thanks
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Answer: You may indeed have an inverted V and a polybeak.
Yes, grafting is usually almost required in all rhinoplasty as the scar contracture forces will always overpower the native structure of the nose. I would recommend finding a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with experience in complex rhinoplasty issues. This surgeon...
Interesting how it didn't seem to dissolve at all. Also interesting that it's totally in the wrong place! Does it seem as though it migrated while it was in there?
If I were to remove it, I would approach it from inside the nose, so there's no scar on the skin. I wouldn't have it removed with...
Based on your singular photo, I agree that you appear to have a wide nasal appearance. Osteotomies are typically utilized to narrow the upper and middle thirds of somebody's nose. The feasibility of revision rhinoplasty, however, would require an examination. Thank you for your question....
