Hello I had functional septorhinoplasty in March of 2022. It didn't go well unfortunately. The doctor inserted spreader grafts for internal valve collapse, reduced my turbinates, straightened my septum and did a caudal strut graft. My septum has moved back to its original position, my breathing is worse . It's just a horror show. I'm having a functional revision and hopefully it will look better. What went wrong? I've enclosed a before picture. Thanks
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Hello. According to medical studies, it is recommended to wait 1 year for revision rhinoplasty. You are in your 11th month, maybe there will not be much change in 1 month, but it is useful to trust classical knowledge. Therefore, I recommend you complete 1 year.
It looks like the lateral crus of the lower lateral cartilage of the nose on the right is more prominent than on the left. It is possible that a closed approach can adjust that using ear cartilage. But, it is also possible that revisiting the sutures on the cartilage that were done recently...
Yes, a tip-plasty could certainly improve the shape of your tip and the overall proportions of how your nose fits your face. Based on the views you provide, this would be a reasonable plan to minimize the extent of a revision surgery while still addressing your concerns.
