I had a rhinoplasty with rib 2 yrs ago it's fake looking, too small, stiff & i have asymmetrical nostrils. i asked for just hump removal w preservation & ended up getting donor rib which i wasn't aware is used in primary. it's affected my mental health A LOT. i am looking into revision but before i set up consults i wanted to know would i be able to remove the rib and use septal cartilage or something softer like a normal nose? what needs to be done to make it more bulbous?
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There is a very minor C shaped axis deviation. Photos taken at such close up range will always show something that is not completely symmetrical. The tip of your nose looks aesthetically pleasing and the naso-labial angle is about 110 degrees. At 6 months you still will be a bit swollen and I...
Hello! After septoplasty, it is possible that the remaining portion of cartilage has "spring" or "memory" to it causing the shape of your tip and nostrils to change. If that's the case, a revision procedure may be needed to restructure the cartilage, giving your tip the best chance for symmetry....
Hi @Diligent631124. I'm sorry you are not happy with your rhinoplasty results. I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are options for you that can be determined after examination.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
