Bulbous tip - why wouldn't a revision surgery help? (photos)

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Hello. I am a 2nd year medicine student. I have had one rihnoplasty done in 2021, however by nosetip has dropped significantly. It was of the bulbous type, and I have been told from my surgeon that I have a "very thick skin", and that a revision surgery couldn't help me any further. However, if I'm at all correct, the cartilage in the nose of the hyaline type which is avascular? Why would it then be a problem to remodel it by simply cutting it off, and reshaping?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can see from your photo your surgeon is right you have thick skin but with the revision surgery your nose tip will be improved. With the revision surgery you may have more upward and thin tip. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Charles East, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

Hello,A drop of the nasal tip after surgery usually means a weakened support and is a common reason for revision surgery, Your images appear to show relatively normal skin so repositioning/ restructuing for a better shape would need a consultaion with a specialist rhinoplasty surgeon.Revisions are usually considered around 12 months after the last operation.

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello you need make a small projection of your nose little need to up tip of the nose and make a straight your septum

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Revision rhinoplasty may be exponentially more difficult than primary rhinoplasty, so if your nose looks improved, your surgeon may be skittish. Thick oily nasal tip skin does affect the amount of narrowing that can be achieved with rhinoplasty, so seeing your B&A photos may be helpful. Try not to worry about your nose, and keep studying! Thanks. Dr Joseph

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think your result is quite good. There are simple techniques to raise the tip if the nose is too long. But from your photos I don’t see the need. Perhaps it’s different when looked at in person

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