I had a rhinoplasty almost 3 years ago. I loved my nose when the cast first came off. However I experienced a lot of swelling after that. I think it's finished swelling but now I see the top still points down long, which is why I had a rhinoplasty to stop that. Do I need a revision? Is it likely to improve after this long?
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February 3, 2020
Answer: It won't change more on its own. But a revision can help a lot. More advice...
Polybeak after revision rhinoplasty. LYou can improve your polybeak deformity with closed revision rhinoplasty by a VERY experienced revision rhinoplasty. Surgeon who can show you dozens of examples of his work in revisions of noses like yours and worse.
Dear ehiggins,This is a conversation best had with your surgeon and with some morphing software to seeIf the skin is thickened, then steroids will helpBut if you feel the bump and it is hard, then you will likely need to shave it downSo it is difficult to tell exactly how much work needs to be...
Dear Kerry, The deviation of the middle and lower part of the septum seems to be a significant aspect of the problem. It can be addressed, and usually requires reinforcement either with septal cartilage or with rib cartilage. Once this is addressed, alignment of the tip cartilages becomes more ...