My nostril look wider ,uneven and flared out...also had a rhynoplasty 1 year ago ... doctor said that i have thick skin and still swollen ..... $9000☹️
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Usually this can be corrected using a spreader graft harvested from the remaining cartilage but does require formal revision. Usually this can be done through a closed approach which would minimize postoperative swelling of the tip
Healing tissue goes through phases of healing before it attains stability in strength. With regards to the osteotomies (cuts into the bone) you should be stable by 2 months; however this should be confirmed by your surgeon since he has the most direct knowledge of the healing based on what was ...
Septal extension grafts to lengthen a shortened nose (which are also spreader grafts in most cases) can be created from either septal or rib cartilage. If available, septal cartilage is my first choice. There is very little chance of warping or resorption when placed in the appropriate pos...
