Can extensive rib cartilage be removed from the nose 1 year post op? What are my options? Though crooked, I had a small nose.

I would suggest that you have a discussion with your surgeon regarding a revision rhinoplasty. The can cartilage can be easily removed completely or removed, resized and reshaped if it is needed for support and/or augmentation purposes. Just talk to your surgeon, express your feelings and what you would like changed and se what he/she say. You can also consult with other rhinoplasty surgeons in order to get an idea of what can be done.

It is possible that the
cartilage could be removed and contoured, however cartilage has a bad
reputation of twisting or warping long term.



You are in a situation where you need to
rethink the way your nose should be reconstructed and have thorough imaging
performed, to see what the final profile is that you are looking for.



I suggest that you consider going back
to your surgeon or find another surgeon that is experienced in secondary
rhinoplasty procedures.