Over the years my nasal bridge irregularities are getting more noticeable especially in cold weather. I have really thin skin to the point where even before my rhinoplasty the underlying cartilages could be seen. Is the only way to fix this to add grafts and increase size of nose? I want to seek consults but I just need a general outlook to help guide my in my efforts seeking a revision rhinoplasty surgeon
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You didn't post a complete set of photos (I think profile views would be very very helpful here, as well as views that show the whole nose rather than just the tip), but the exact changes that you are seeking seem to be not typical to me. The tip of the nose looks isolated from the bridge, on...
Deprojecting a nose on revision shouldn't be that difficult, other than *any* revision being a difficult operation. In *expert* hands, deprojection is one of the more predictable changes to make in a rhinoplasty, even a revision. However, most surgeons don't have the training to accomplish it....
Revision rhinoplasty is only performed to correct any cosmetic issues. If you're having a breathing difficulty, you may need a septoplasty or turbinate reduction. These procedures are performed under a brief general anesthesia is an outpatient procedure, which is very safe.