Had a revision rhinoplasty and he said he could not use ear cartilage because it wasn't strong enough so he went with some silicone. Why did he choose silicone verses rib cartilage? Any negative effects with the silicone I should be concerned about? Why is he so opposed to rib cartilage? I had a piggish, bulbous nose and he needed to project my nose. He also stated that if I were to massage my nose a certain way I could bring down my nostrils a bit because my nose is still soft??? True or not?
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As stated below, there are numerous interventions to limit trauma to the nose after a rhinoplasty. These include plastiuc masks that rest on the cheeks and forehead and "bubble out" over the nose to disperse any blows to the face. Alternatively, pillows that similar to those for neck...
Thank you for your questions but a physical exam or at least a picture is really needed to give you an insightful answer. As a specialist in rhinoplasty surgery, I will judge the degree of asymmetry and formulate a plan based on this. Sometimes a revision is warranted, and sometimes not. Keep in...
