2 years post-op- Can revision rhinoplasty make my nose look natural?

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I had septorhinoplasty ove two years ago but was punched in the face not even a year post op. So I had poor healing, and a deviated septum. I went to ENT to get closed septoplasty where he used spacer grafts to open up my nasal valves. This made my nose WORSE. Going out of state for professional help, surgeon says he will use ear cartilage to restore my weak upper lateral cartilage and depressed right side of nose. Can revision bring back the cartilage on sides of my nose? Can I look normal agai

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. There are often an assortment of reasons that patients are unhappy with their initial nose job. Revision rhinoplasty is an option to address these issues of concern.

When performing revision rhinoplasty or a secondary nose job, it may be necessary to employ an open rhinoplasty surgical technique which entails placing an incision across the columella (skin between the nostrils). This surgical technique allows for a facial plastic surgeon to have improved clarity. Subsequently, for my patients this allows me to better see and approach the problem.

The best piece of advice I can give you is to seek out a revision rhinoplasty specialist that is board certified in facial plastic surgery. A rhinoplasty done in the hands of an inexperienced surgery takes longer and you may be able to speak better to this than most others, often leaves you with an undesirable result. Do your research and go on a few consultations. The more unified your vision is with your surgeon, the better your end result will be. I wish you the best on your journey toward fixing your nose.

Sincerely,

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS

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