Should I go to a different surgeon for my second revision? (photos)

Question

I'm 6 months post-op and this is my second revision rhinoplasty. First revision the implant was moving. Now, after the second revision it's mostly in place but is still leaning on one side. It's discouraging as I will have to endure another surgery because of this and another ear cartilage will be harvested. My surgeon harvested twice from one ear and it now hurts more at slight impact. It's depressing.

Man Koon Suh, MD · Answer

Implant deviation does not seem trivial. It is obviously deviated to one side.

Repeated deviation of the implant is often caused by asymmetry of the nasal bone, and the degree of asymmetry must be determined through nasal CT. If the asymmetry is confirmed, then, the use of 3D-printed implant will be the best choice, for the implant to fit in the asymmetric contour of nasal bone. 3D-printed implant is available for the prevention of implant deviation and you can achieve the ideal shape and line through simulation program.

Nasal tip looks droopy, and if you want to project the tip, then the tip revisional surgery using ear or septal cartilage can be performed.

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