I underwent revision rhinoplasty to address projection and rotation issues. I am now concerned that as the nose swelling is going a bump on my bridge has appeared. Could this be a saddle nose deformity, or swelling? I am at the 6 month mark.
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The nostrils are pulled down and inwards with Alarplasty and the flare on smiling is reduced.
Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. It can...
Yes, rib graft can be removed. However, the scarring from surgery and other parts of the procedure are not reversible. This means you cannot get your original nose back completely but removing the rib graft will help.
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Dr. J
Risks in revisionary surgery are different than with primary rhinoplasty, however you are correct that many patients undergo revision rhinoplasty with good outcomes. De-projecting the nasal tip should be able to be addressed with a second surgery without an un-necessary risk profile. Assuming...
