These photos are of my 3-month post-first-septorhinoplasty. I have contacted several of you as I read carefully through this board. I respect my surgeon for taking on this complex surgery, but I will definitely need revision/reconstructive surgery. I turn 40 2-days before my 6-month healing period. I would like nothing more than to have a surgery done before or for my birthday. I'd love your opinions on my case and any recommendations.
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April 8, 2019
Answer: Usually I advise waiting at least a year before considering Revision Rhinoplasty
It is extremely difficult to answer your questions without seeing your photos or examining you – the hypothetical muscle injury you speak of would be extremely unlikely
Two months post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - the tip will reduce in size more with time. The nostril asymmetry may be improved with a relatively minor closed revision under light Iv sedation
As a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, my recommendation is to seek a surgeon who specializes in one area such as the face versus performing surgery on many different areas. With the greatest respect to my colleagues, I...