Hi, i had a revision rhinoplasty about 2 1/2 weeks ago and i am worried the radix graft my surgeon put is too big. Would i be able to have it shaved/reduced with a closed approach? Or would it more likely have to be open? I am scared of having another open op as this one has been very traumatic to the skin. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide on this issue.
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Sorry to hear you are not happy with your result following surgery. The final result of a rhinoplasty may not be evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling goes down after the first 3 months, and the remainder will go down over time. Swelling can be influenced by thickness...
Spreader grafts when placed in the appropriate position are supposed to improve airflow dynamics through the nose and not make them worse. When done for cosmetic purposes they can also give a visual improvement to the external midthird of the nose. Removing a spreader graft is quite...
An exam would really be necessary to give you the most accurate advice. In the hands of a specialist, improvements can likely be made with another revision. It is important to keep in mind that with thick skin, you may not achieve the level of tip definition you desire. From here, I would...
