I got a rhinoplasty in the beginning of the year. The problem is that my nose is too narrow /small for my liking. It took a lot of my ethnic features. I’ve been looking into fillers / fat transfer to add some volume back but I’m scared of the risk. Also don’t want to be put under general anesthesia again. Also will tip dropping help my nostrils to flare out some ? Top pic is current.
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery: things you should know Thank you for your question and photos. When recovering from rhinoplasty, it's important to remember that the nose can continue to change throughout the following year. Being that your surgery was only a few months ago, you’re likely still experiencing some swelling that will significantly impact your ability to see your final result. It’s also not uncommon for surgeons to over-rotate the nose tip upward since it generally drops as the nose begins to heal, which is another reason to wait before assessing your results. After a full recovery period, it is possible to change the shape and size of your nose and restore volume with dermal fillers, though revision rhinoplasty would yield more long-term results.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery: things you should know Thank you for your question and photos. When recovering from rhinoplasty, it's important to remember that the nose can continue to change throughout the following year. Being that your surgery was only a few months ago, you’re likely still experiencing some swelling that will significantly impact your ability to see your final result. It’s also not uncommon for surgeons to over-rotate the nose tip upward since it generally drops as the nose begins to heal, which is another reason to wait before assessing your results. After a full recovery period, it is possible to change the shape and size of your nose and restore volume with dermal fillers, though revision rhinoplasty would yield more long-term results.
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty post-op Hello! Thank you for your question.I have checked your photos and your nose looks great in general. I understand your concern about the nostrils and the volume. In order to add width and volume back I don't recommend you filler or any other temporary procedure since there are really high risks.I can understand that you don't want to undergo an other surgery with general anesthesia but it is necessary if you are looking to add volume and width (since cartilage reconstruction would be needed).Best regards!
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty post-op Hello! Thank you for your question.I have checked your photos and your nose looks great in general. I understand your concern about the nostrils and the volume. In order to add width and volume back I don't recommend you filler or any other temporary procedure since there are really high risks.I can understand that you don't want to undergo an other surgery with general anesthesia but it is necessary if you are looking to add volume and width (since cartilage reconstruction would be needed).Best regards!
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Filler for Temporary Fix Adding an injectable filler will give you a temporary fix in terms of the width and projection of your nose. However, getting the tip to rotate downward is difficult with injectables of any kind. Fat transfer to the nose is not a standard treatment for revision rhinoplasty. In order to truly rotate the nasal tip and add width back to the dorsum it is likely that you would need cartilage grafting and manipulation.
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April 5, 2023
Answer: Filler for Temporary Fix Adding an injectable filler will give you a temporary fix in terms of the width and projection of your nose. However, getting the tip to rotate downward is difficult with injectables of any kind. Fat transfer to the nose is not a standard treatment for revision rhinoplasty. In order to truly rotate the nasal tip and add width back to the dorsum it is likely that you would need cartilage grafting and manipulation.
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April 2, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty It's understandable that you're hesitant to undergo another surgery or general anesthesia. It's best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon who performed your rhinoplasty. They will be able to evaluate your nose and recommend the most suitable approach for achieving your desired outcome.
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April 2, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty It's understandable that you're hesitant to undergo another surgery or general anesthesia. It's best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon who performed your rhinoplasty. They will be able to evaluate your nose and recommend the most suitable approach for achieving your desired outcome.
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April 2, 2023
Answer: Nose too narrow after rhinoplasty, how do I add back width and volume It's important to wait at least one year after your primary rhinoplasty before embarking on another procedure. A full set of facial photographs from all angles are required to make a determination about how best to proceed, in addition to a copy of the operative report to find out what maneuvers were performing during the first surgery. It's critical to know how much cartilage you have left over on the inside of your nose for grafting purposes for use as spreader grafts to give you additional width.
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April 2, 2023
Answer: Nose too narrow after rhinoplasty, how do I add back width and volume It's important to wait at least one year after your primary rhinoplasty before embarking on another procedure. A full set of facial photographs from all angles are required to make a determination about how best to proceed, in addition to a copy of the operative report to find out what maneuvers were performing during the first surgery. It's critical to know how much cartilage you have left over on the inside of your nose for grafting purposes for use as spreader grafts to give you additional width.
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