Can grafts be removed safely? Does this increase the risk during revision?

Hello @Shrewcifer, thank you for your question. In order to give you an expert opinion regarding your specific situation a consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Hello! Old grafts - if not properly placed initially - are often removed and new grafts placed into a better position if needed. We call this structure rhinoplasty. If grafts are providing support, they're removed, and not replaced, then problems can occur. But, if the grafts aren't serving much of a function, then removal shouldn't be a problem. A revision is a slightly higher risk of infection and asymmetries, but not substantial if performed by the right hands. Hope this is useful!