I had revision rhinoplasty 6 months ago and my own nose cartilage was used for a graft at the tip. I have thin skin and the graft is very noticeable (diameter of a dime but thicker with indentations where it starts and stops). I hate how it looks and would much prefer how I looked before. Is it possible to have the entire graft removed? What are the risks - could it create a hollow area, or might separating the graft from the skin cause a tear? I had no dents or deformities in the tip before.
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January 15, 2017
Answer: Nasal Tip Graft/Shield Graft is Bulky and Uneven
Dear Veronica mx,
Revision rhinoplasty can result in inflammatory changes and
wound healing progression internally that can take many weeks, if not months,
to resolve. My best advice is to
continue on an ongoing basis to seek the care and attention of your operative
rhinoplasty surgeon, as...
Kristine:The first question I would have to ask is when was your surgery. For many revisions, one may have to wait a year to perform revision surgery. I would have to ask you whether this is entirely an aesthetic concern or whether you are having any breathing problems. Many...
You can absolutely lengthen the nose. The limiting factor is usually the soft tissue envelope which needs to be able to stretch over the new larger framework. This is usually only a problem in people who have had multiple surgeries and the skin is very scarred and not able to be stretched. The...