Its very clear that I currently have a pinched tip with uneven nostrils a dent on the right side of my nose. I understand that its too soon to tell what it will look like due to swelling. I know that I need to be patient and wait it out. However, here are my questions: do pinched tips honestly ever resolve themselves? Is it possible? Or is this typically a problem that requires a second surgery or filler? Is there anything I can do to fix it? Kind of freaking out. Thanks!
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Revision rhinoplasty for nasal obstruction recurrence. It sounds like this is the situation. You need to see a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.
Crushed cartilage grafts can be removed. You did not mention the reason that you want them removed. Are they uneven or asymmetric?
This asymmetry may be due to asymmetric swelling but this would be hard to say for sure. I would wait the full year and then decide if you need a revision. If you do need a revision, find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of...