Hi I had a nasal tip operation over 20 years ago which hooked my nose and a full revision had to be done 2 years later. My nose remains an issue in the size and asymmetry of the nostrils and I’d appreciate your thoughts on what I should be looking to have done to attain a smaller more feminine nose. Thank you
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December 28, 2022
Answer: How revision rhinoplasty can feminize your nose
Hello! Yes, a caudal septal extension graft, if too wide, can block the internal nasal valve and cause breathing issues. Often times, this can be seen with careful evaluation in clinic. A minor nasal procedure to shave any excess is often successful. If scar tissue is present, steroid injections...
Depending on your examination, microdroplet Silikon-1000 may be considered for lowering your left nostril permanently, while improving nostril symmetry. Consider surgery as a last resort. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
Do you have any foreign bodies implanted in your nose? Did you have permanent sutures placed during your surgery? After more than 20 years of performing rhinoplasty, we have only seen infection when there is a foreign body (perhaps L-shaped silicone graft), or occasionally if someone is...