It has been two years since I had my rhinoplasty and I'm not satisfied with the results. I'm aware perfection is not the goal, symmetry is not guaranteed but I think my nose looks strange. I feel it is over-projected and wonky with the nostrils being asymmetrical and large on the right side due to the columella hanging. Going back to my surgeon hasn't helped, I feel like I'm being gaslit due to one side looking "normal". Photos: Grey = 1 year on, purple 1.5, green 2
July 24, 2023
Answer: Revision I will start off by saying any sort of revision is a little more difficult and recovery is a little longer. That being said, your nose is slightly over projected and you have too much nostril show. How is your breathing? Is it was worse than before the surgery? That would be a huge reason to get a revision. It sounds like your surgeon is not willing to work with you, so getting second opinions is a good thing to do. Our office provides virtual or in-person consultations if you would like to discuss things further!
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Revision I will start off by saying any sort of revision is a little more difficult and recovery is a little longer. That being said, your nose is slightly over projected and you have too much nostril show. How is your breathing? Is it was worse than before the surgery? That would be a huge reason to get a revision. It sounds like your surgeon is not willing to work with you, so getting second opinions is a good thing to do. Our office provides virtual or in-person consultations if you would like to discuss things further!
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July 23, 2023
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Indeed, one view is different from the other which is more common that not and I agree that your tip looks overprojected compared to your dorsal bridge. The simplest way to deal with this is to have somebody who is experienced with fillers inject a hyaluronic acid type filler (Juvederm or Restylane family) to improve the symmetry (including the bridge, tip and nostrils) and decrease the overprojection. If you are happy with those results, you can graduate to a more permanent filler, such as Bellafill, later on. I feel this approach would work well for you, based on your photos, because it is simpler in the right hands, less costly with less recovery. Of course, surgery is always an option and would be the only way to improve any breathing problem you may have, if any.
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July 23, 2023
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty Indeed, one view is different from the other which is more common that not and I agree that your tip looks overprojected compared to your dorsal bridge. The simplest way to deal with this is to have somebody who is experienced with fillers inject a hyaluronic acid type filler (Juvederm or Restylane family) to improve the symmetry (including the bridge, tip and nostrils) and decrease the overprojection. If you are happy with those results, you can graduate to a more permanent filler, such as Bellafill, later on. I feel this approach would work well for you, based on your photos, because it is simpler in the right hands, less costly with less recovery. Of course, surgery is always an option and would be the only way to improve any breathing problem you may have, if any.
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