Can you undo/reverse an Asian rhinoplasty?

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A year ago I got an asian rhinoplasty done using DCF for the bridge and rib cartilage to project and lengthen the tip. For the most part I'm happy with the way it looks. However... I am extremely frustrated with the way it feels, both externally (very hard and stiff to touch) and internally (mild but constant internal pressure, cannot move upper lip as freely, etc). I miss the way my natural nose felt. Is it possible to go back to what it used to be or at least something similar to it?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Only on the basis of in person evaluation one could give you a meaningful answer. I do believe that you can expect some improvement in those areas of concern with well planed/executed surgery without completely reversing your surgery results and  keeping the look that you like. I frank conversation with your surgeon is recommended. Good luck.

Christopher Chui, MBBS, MRCS Ed, MMed · Answer

Thank you for your question.
When so called Asian rhinoplasty is performed we usually have to augment, lengthen and define the nose. This can be done using your own tissues such as rib cartilage or ear cartilage or using silicone implants. Diced cartilage is used for the dorsum of the nose because it does not warp like a full rib cartilage might. The dorsum of our nose is generally quite stiff, so using rib cartilage, diced or not, is suitable. For the tip of the nose, it depends how much elongation and increased projection you want. Stronger grafts give you increased projection and length, but are definitely stiffer and do not move as naturally as your original nose cartilages. The rib grafts that have been placed can be removed and replaced with softer grafts from your septum or ear, but you probably can't achieve the same result as you can with the rib graft.
Hope this helps.

David Kahng, MD · Answer

hi
based on your description, revision can be done to soften your nose by removing rib and dcf but due to development of scar tissue, your nose will not be the way it use to be before any surgeries.  however, removing rib and replacing it with cartilage can make it softer than a rib but that is only if you have cartilage to use like your septum or ears.  please see a plastic surgeon to be evaluated.  hope this helps.

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