Hi Doctors, I had my first rhinoplasty 15 months ago in Istanbul Turkey. Overall i am very pleased with the outcome of my side profile. However, i am not happy with my front profile. The sides of my nose along the dorsal lines are tender to touch. It feels like scar tissue creating the asymmetry. I spoke with my doctor virtual from my hometown Vancouver Canada. He he suggested steriod injections and that I fly back to Turkey for 1 injection. Im looking for a second opinion
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I can see your concerns about Tip cartilage that is visible on the left side which is associated with a somewhat crooked nasal appearance and a hanging columella with excessive nostril show. If these findings are associated with obstructed nasal breathing, revision rhinoplasty may be indicated....
Based on your photos, you're looking at less swelling on your nasal profile view so the indentation that was present on profile 10 days post-operative is a few millimeters deeper now. Depending on your examination, several microdroplets of Silikon-1000 maybe considered for smoothing this...
I'm sorry to hear that you're not happy with the results of your procedures and are experiencing issues with breathing through your right nostril.
In my opinion and experience, an amélioration is possible through a revision rhinoplasty.
Regarding the use of fillers to even out your nostrils, ...