I had a closed rhinoplasty almost 3 years ago with a popular surgeon in Glendale, California. My left nostril is much higher and bigger after my rhinoplasty. I asked my surgeon about a composite graft and he says it will not help but will make my nostril rim bulkier. I want a second opinion about the composite graft and/or other solutions to improve the nostril show. Thank you.
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December 6, 2019
Answer: There may be some things to do to improve that nostril...
What you are describing may be related to relaxation of an upper lateral cartilage spreader flap, but because both sides seem to drift towards your left it may also be a problem driven by the septum.
It is not always possible to decide from the external examination what is the exact nature of...
Your asymmetry is mild and if you had a lot of swelling it can still improve for several more months. even at this stage I have seen steroid injections help. The healing process unfortunately is never completely predictable. It is natural to want near perfect symmetry after surgery, but ...
The key question is did your nose develop crooked, or did it used to be straight and then trauma made it crooked. If the answer is the latter, then you still have a good chance of making them straight. A nose that simply grows crooked can be a lot more difficult to make absolutely straight. A...