I had an open revision. Then a second closed revision rhino with the same surgeon to fix a hump on the other side and fix unevenly retracted triangle shaped nostrils. The surgeon imp. alar rim grafts to reduce nostril show. Unfortunately he completely shaved/removed the diced cartilage side. I am left back with the dent. Can I still have revision after having the alar rim grafts implanted. After how long would operating be an option? And does it have to be an open one?
Hi, I had 3rd revision. My lower portion of nose looks worst. I mean the alar rim is not in curve ,overall nose width & length got shortened. Middle support is missing in right side nose due to which right alar rim getting closes. Huge emotional rollercoaster for me. Please guide any external material helps (to achieve round alar rim , Add middle support in right side nose,right alar rim elevation, Increasing width of alar rims. Surgeon already extracted composite graft from back ear). Is right nostril third time collapse even after 3rd revision Is something link with neurological issue ? I'm having juvenile diabetes since 18 years & have hypermetabolism.
A cartilage bump on the left of my nose tip.Doc says i will need an alar rim graft on the left side. He said its not a bump, its basically because on the left there is not enough lateral cartilage? Also he said maybe a graft was put there thats why its like that.My question is. Why was the graft even needed in the first place (wasnt discussed pre-op), did he accidentally remove more than necessary cartilage from the left side of my nose tip?Because I didnt have any issues with symmetry before
I underwent rhinoplasty more than 2 years ago that partially corrected crooked nose, reduced dorsal hump, and treated bulbous nasal tip. Nose is still deviated , there is palpable and visual presence of left ala rim graft, retraction of right ala rim, & straight contour of nasal dorsum. My surgeon is willing to revise it for free, but refuses to offer guarantees or show confidence due to presence of scar tissue, thick skin, resorption, complication of fixing crooked nose. What should I do?
Rib cartillage grafts were used in my previous rhinoplasty. Articulated alar rim grafts, perichondimrium grafts at laterals, septal extension graft and columelar shield graft. My only problem was alar retraction. As a result of this rhinoplasty, my nose is full by inside not allowing me to breath properly. Tip is overorojected and upturned and columella is fixed as a stick not allowing me to move my face muscles in a natural wat. I eould like to remove all these grafts.
I had rhinoplasty and a second rhinoplasty to further shorten my columella. I am not needing to fix a lot of nostril show and still not totally happy. I am getting ready for a third revision about six years later. My surgeon is recommended composite ear graft to bring down the alar rim. He is not recommended base reduction. I just want to confirm this will leave me w an aesthetically pleasing result and get second opinions
I got a closed rhino (tip refinement) and alarplasty in Nov, and while I am happy with my results: a) it exacerbated my existing nostril asymmetry slightly & b) I mistakenly expected the alarplasty to reduce my nostril show/ lower rim height in addition to reducing flare. I'd like to improve symmetry and reduce the right side's retraction-- are alar rim grafts offered without a full rhino, and under local? Would you rec unilateral for my wishes? Happy w/ left side but not against slight tweaking
The result of my rhinoplasty left me with one nostril more arched than the other. My surgeon suggested that this can't be improved as an alar rim graft was already inserted to reduce the arch of the nostril. Is it true that it can't be improved? I also have cartilage hanging from one side of my columella which the surgeon has said he will fix.