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Best type of skin for a revision rhinoplasty?

Hopeful4helpJan 12, 2023
Hi, my primary rhinoplasty took too much and I'm hopeful for better results for a revision. I am hoping to have cartilage grafting to help reshape/add to my bridge, tip and length. I understand one of the factors is your skin to which I have thin skin, will that work against my hopes? Thank you for your responses.

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Dr. David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS
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Answered on Jan 17, 2023
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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Good Afternoon! Thanks for the questions. At 9 months post-revision rhinoplasty, there still is time for swelling to improve. I tell my patients 12-15 months is when a large portion of the swelling goes away, though everybody's skin is different. Things like taping, compressions, and steroid...

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William Portuese, MD

What you're seeing up your nostril is a prominent foot the lower lateral cartilage which is pushing into your airway. A thorough internal examination of your nose also required to make a determination if there's any other issues such as valve collapse, deviated septum, or turbinate hypertrophy....

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Mark K. Markarian, MD, MSPH, FACS

Hello and thank you for your question. Although an exam in person is ideal, and without any photographs, I would recommend surgical improvement of your collapsed external/internal nasal valve (as indicated). Due to your prior rhinoplasty, the cartilage in your septum was likely harvested and...

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