Q: Hi, I had my first rhinoplasty 5 years ago, but the silicon moves and it’s crooked. Also the cartilage they took from my ear and put on the tip of my nose shifted to the side of my nose. If I wanted to get it redone, how dangerous would it be? Would it be less difficult because the silicon never adhered to my nose? Also how long would the healing time usually take? I also have bumps on my nose, if they were to shave that down would that effect healing time as well?
A: Both Asian rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty are challenging, and it is of paramount importance to seek out a rhinoplasty specialist experienced in Asian rhinoplasty to achieve the best results possible in a safe, predictable manner.
In general, silicone implants are more easily removed than other synthetic implants such as medpore and Gore-tex. The challenge often lies in the quality of the skin envelope and how much of the status of the nasal anatomy. While revision Asian rhinoplasty can certainly be challenging, for some of us, it’s what we do every week.
