Previous op's were closed. New MD does open procedures. Plan to use cartilage from the ear and fascia from the scalp to add some cushioning to my nose. MD has quoted me a 10% risk of skin necrosis. This seems high,and yet he seemed to agree that will all my deformities, revision was a good idea. How common is skin necrosis in revision patient's with very thin skin and can the risk really be that high? Thanks!
September 10, 2015
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty revision A closed rhinoplasty should significantly reduce the risk of necrosis and the tip of the skin, since all of the incisions are placed inside the nose and not across the columella where the blood vessels which nourished nasal tip skin. A revision rhinoplasty is extremely difficult to perform correctly, so choose your rhinoplasty surgeon widely based on experience
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September 10, 2015
Answer: Closed rhinoplasty revision A closed rhinoplasty should significantly reduce the risk of necrosis and the tip of the skin, since all of the incisions are placed inside the nose and not across the columella where the blood vessels which nourished nasal tip skin. A revision rhinoplasty is extremely difficult to perform correctly, so choose your rhinoplasty surgeon widely based on experience
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Nasal skin necrosis I think that is a pretty high estimate. In general, revision cases are much more difficult and there is more scar tissue. There are very few times that I would say the risk of actual necrosis is that high. However, that surgeon has seen you in consultation and I have not. Best of luck
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Nasal skin necrosis I think that is a pretty high estimate. In general, revision cases are much more difficult and there is more scar tissue. There are very few times that I would say the risk of actual necrosis is that high. However, that surgeon has seen you in consultation and I have not. Best of luck
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