Four previous rhinoplasties, nose is red and bulges on sides. What are my options? 29 y/o female, Indian origin (photos)
November 9, 2022
Asked By:San Singh in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Rhinoplasties - 2015, 2017, 2018, Feb 2022. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty gave me desired definition in tip, which I wanted to retain permanently with 2022 surgery. Despite using scalp fascia, it didn't work. Tip depressed after steroid injections, so fat injected. Since then filler, 5FU, steroid injections. Surgeon said skin has not draped properly over internal structure. Nose is always red and still bulges on sides. Can anything be done to fix this? At least the skin redness? Or do no more?
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From the photographs presented, your nose looks very natural so be very careful about undergoing another cosmetic procedure on your nose. We perform all septoplasty, primary and revision rhinoplasty procedures with the closed rhinoplasty approach with all the incisions placed on the inside of...
Hi @Terrific297798. I would consider waiting a full year before considering any intervention. If you are still unhappy after 1 year, I recommend seeing an expert revision rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
Hi there! Thanks for your question. Rib grafts tend to hold a firm structure even when swelling comes down. It's possible, though, that once the swelling improves, the skin will settle and the "tightness" will become less noticeable. If still tight, it could be that the graft is too large and...