As I am still searching for a solution for revisioning my completely unvoluntary nose surgery, I am wondering if there might be possibilities to work with a kind of stem cell therapy for growing the originally shape back? Maybe by injecting? Ok, this might sound very unrealistic, but you never know... Maybe the future is now some day...
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October 22, 2013
Answer: Stem Cells / Regenerative Medicine for Revision Rhinoplasty Possible?
A long nose is often the result of a droopy tip, so elevating the tip will make the nose look shorter. This is best accomplished under general anesthesia so that the tip can be properly fixated to the septum or a cartilage graft. A properly fixated tip will not change position over time.
In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. You will still have swelling after 4 weeks that can affect the appearance of your result, and the tip is usually the last to come around. The final result may not be evident for 18-24...
Hello, and sorry to hear you are not happy with your surgery. It is difficult to provide you with specific advice without seeing any photos. The degree to which a nose can be made smaller depends on the individual circumstances of the patient, and an exam would be necessary to answer your...
