F, 40. Bad rhinoplasty in 2012, revision in 2014. My nose has always had a section on the side that's sort of caved in. The surgeon for the revision added some cartilage to fill it out, but that has gradually shrunk and disappeared. Could permanent filler be placed there? Thank you
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a from a revision with tip deprojection and tip elevation. This will shorten and elevate your entire tip complex. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, your columella indent scar can likely be improved with a minor procedure under local anesthesia. Your surgeon should be able to help with this.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Hello and thank you for your question. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months...
