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Based on the photographs and my knowledge of Dr. T's approach, I would suspect that the rib cartilage graft was the tissue used.
Nasal reconstruction with grafts for pinched tip and short nose are usually from the ear and have both skin and cartilage. This consists of alar and septal extension grafts etc. See an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.
Although it is exactly hard to tell with certainty, as there are many ways to solve a collapsed tip, and the particular choice will be based on the surgeon's expertise, it appears that lateral crural strut grafts were used for the creases, and a caudal septal extension graft for elongation. The required strength for these would come from either septum, if available, and if not rib cartilage. Ear cartilage would not have the required strength, and or shape.
Dean Toriumi uses the patient's own rib cartilage to augment the nose. He does get a great result. He used a dorsal graft, spreader grafts, and battens at least. He does not use synthetic grafts.
In the vast majority of cases, we try to use the patients own tissue for reconstruction. Most likely, ear cartilage was used to correct the pinched tip, and cartilage from the septum for the bridge. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person exam to discuss your concerns. Best wishes!
The photos are too grainy to tell what is going on. You are also smiling that changes the nose... do the lines appear when not smiling? Were the lines there at all before surgery? If you have scar tissue in this area it is tough to completely correct but it is hard to see with the images.
A very helpful test done in the office is the modified Cottle maneuver. This is similar to pulling on your cheek. Your surgeon will lift up on the nasal valve area simulating changes that might be created by surgery and you can determine whether this creates significant improvement in your nasal...
The after surgery has had cephalic trims with dome binding that rotate the tip upward and make the tip smaller. The cartilage of the rounded part of the septum on side view has been reduced. The medial crura look like they have been advanced on the septum and the lower edge of the septum may...