How can my nose tip support be reconstructed after a poor septoplasty? (Photos)

February 25, 2020
Asked By:wallacejames in UK

I had septoplasty for functional reasons, and the surgeon ended up resecting most of my septum, scooping out its inner part, leaving it with sort of a L-shape (as he described). This ended up in a loss of nose tip support, in what I think is columellar retraction, in my nose becoming pointier, and a decreased nasolabial angle. My goal is to recover my original nose shape. How realistic is it that this can be done? If it can be done, how can it be done?

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March 1, 2020

Answer: Can my nasal tip support be restored after over resected septoplasty?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Can my nasal tip support be restored after over resected septoplasty?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2020

Answer: Rcovering your previous nose shape may not be feasible.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2020

Answer: Rcovering your previous nose shape may not be feasible.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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