My skin is very thick and as seen in the first photo, definition was very noticeable due to steroid injections, the picture on the right is my nose now, Skin has thickened and is without steroid injections. I am now 2 years post op. My surgeon who did my primary would like to use rib graft and place it in the columella to show the shortening like in the First picture of my nose with steroid injection. Will this make my nose bigger? He also wants to increase height of the bridge in my nose.
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August 16, 2015
Answer: Should I get a revision rhinoplasty with a rib graft: will it make the nose larger?
Dear Sam.wise, I would suggest that you make an appointment to see your surgeon right away. It is not common for the tip to be bruised, or be a deep red purple. It is imperative that you have proper blood flow to the tip area. This may be bruising however I would take no chances and see your...
Dear MartinExcel123, See an expert in the field of revision rhinoplasty for a consultation and examination. At the end of the consultation the surgeon will be able to fully discuss with you any risks or concerns that you may have involving surgery. You may have digital imaging done to show you...
Hello and thanks for trusting the real self community with your question.First off, so many smaller issues immediately after surgery are related to swelling, temporary shifting of structures due to sutures, and scar tissue.Having said this, most minor issues should resolve with time and massage...