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Can revision rhinoplasty address this area of my nose? (Photos)

Modest347163May 17, 2025
Can revision rhinoplasty address this area of my nose? Cartilage was removed at what I think it is called alar, during the procedure, and it now appears sunken.

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

I like your 9 months post-operative photograph a lot. It's as close to Barbie as somebody could get, and in all honesty, the Barbie doll doesn't not have a nasal bridge at all! Believe it or not, 9 months after a quaternary revision rhinoplasty is not enough time to be looking at a final result....

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When somebody presents to our office with difficulty breathing through their nose, we inspect the nasal cavity, the septum, the turbinates, and the internal and external nasal valves. Usually the area of obstruction is located at the time of a consultation, and then a surgical plan is decided...

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Based on your photos and your concerns, the best advice I could give you is to procure a copy of your operative report, and consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists so you can see how best to move forward regarding your concerns. In general, a poly beak is when the lower...

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Based on the last three photos that you posted, I do not see an open roof deformity. You may have a slight indentation along the right side wall of your nose, however, if that is not what's bothering you, you have an overall pleasing nasal appearance on front view. If you decide to visit another...

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

There are no protocols in place for utilizing a siblings nasal septal cartilage outside of her own surgery. When we need to perform revision rhinoplasty, and if there is a paucity of septal cartilage, we simply purchase a piece of rib cartilage from the musculoskeletal tissue foundation, MTF....

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

I agree that your tip looks better after you push your columella and lobule upward, however, this will require surgery to achieve. Additionally, and examination would be necessary to determine what needs to be done, and whether or not you have remaining septal cartilage to harvest for...

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