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Rhinoplasty is a common surgical procedure that is used to improve the appearance of the nose.
Nose collapse after rhinoplasty is a rare complication that can occur after surgery.
Also called a saddle nose, the condition refers to a nose that has collapsed and appears deflated. When this happens, the nasal bridge, which is the part between your eyes, can become flat or even concave in appearance.
In this blog post, we will discuss the possible causes and treatments for nasal collapse.
There are a number of reasons why this complication may happen including trauma (a broken nose), infections such as syphilis or tuberculosis, injury during surgery, or the use of inappropriate material for grafting. (1)
For example, a silicone implant has been shown to cause a nasal collapse in some patients due to its lack of blood supply and tissue integration (the ability for it to be accepted by your body).
The shape may also be affected by a very small amount of cartilage that was removed during open or closed rhinoplasty procedures.
Some patients do not notice that they have this problem until after the surgery has been completed and they see their new nose in photos, but some may be aware of it even before then because of painless swelling at the tip.
This can also occur immediately following an injury if there were any changes made during surgery.
If you have had a rhinoplasty procedure and are experiencing nasal collapse, then there may be several options available for treatment.
One is to use a filler material, to help plump up the nose.
This can be done in the office with local anesthesia and may provide temporary relief.
Another option is secondary or revision surgery to correct the deformity. This may require an open procedure where cartilage is taken from another part of your body and used to rebuild the bridge of the nose.
It may also be necessary to remove any silicone implants that were used during the original surgery.
If you are experiencing nostril collapse after surgery, it is important to speak with your surgeon about the best treatment for you.
If you are concerned that your nose may be collapsing after a rhinoplasty procedure, there are a few things to look for.
The most obvious sign is the appearance of the bridge of the nose which may be flat or concave.
You may also experience swelling at the tip of the nose, painless bruising, or difficulty breathing.
If you are having any of these symptoms, please speak with your surgeon as soon as possible.
Nasal collapse after rhinoplasty can be a serious complication and should be addressed right away. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to help!
It is possible for a nose to collapse years after rhinoplasty, but it is rare.
The process can happen gradually over several years if the nasal structure is just slightly weaker than it should be.
Another possible cause could be a stronger impact or injury to the nose, causing the weaker nose structure to give in.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, please contact your surgeon and have it checked.
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