Doctor David W. Kim, MD in San Francisco, California 94133

Name: David W. Kim, MD
Last name: Kim
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://drkimfacialplastics.com/
Business: David W. Kim, MD – Rhinoplasty Specialist
Address: 55 Francisco St.
Address suite: Ste. 705
Phone: (415) 968-5129
International phone number: +14159685129
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94133
Country: US
Statement: We strive to maintain quality in all aspects of patient’s experience. A critical component of providing high quality care is clear communication. We pride ourselves in thoroughly informing patients of all aspects of proposed treatments. We set clear and honest expectations.
Consulting Fees: 250$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • California Pacific Medical Center and Greenbrae Surgery Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Stanford University, 1991
  • Medical: MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1997

David W. Kim, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1998
  • Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, 2002
  • Fellowships:
  • National Institutes of Health Post-doctoral Research, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
  • Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Univerity of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2003
Board Certification: 
David Woojin Kim (ABMSUID – 750110)

Viewed: 1/21/2009 CST

Day of birth: 11/3/1969

Status: Alive
Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology – General
Status: Certified

Active Time-Limited Initial Certification
5/19/2003 – 6/3/2013
Education: 1996 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 35 Locust Ave
0Mill Valley, CA 94941-2182 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.8055562,-122.4055121

Primary location: 
Location name: Bay Area
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.8044,-121.810997

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DrDavidKimSanFrancisco/posts

Treatments: 
  • ActiveFX
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • DeepFX
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • eMatrix
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • IPL
  • Jaw Reduction
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposculpture
  • Lower Facelift
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Smart Lipo
  • Subcision
  • Thread Lift
  • TotalFX
  • VI Peel
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 79597
Answer count: 526
Review count: 68
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 60
Total star count: 62
Star rating: 4.5465211105402
Lead count last three months: 27
Anonymous votes: 35
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Jun 6, 2009
Profile modified: Oct 31, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 31, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 22, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Berkeley, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.8722,-122.2679977
  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987
  • San Jose, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.3201,-121.8779984
  • San Mateo, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.5591,-122.3219986
  • Walnut Creek, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.9063,-122.064003
  • Bay Area, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.8044,-121.810997

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Implant (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Asian Rhinoplasty (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Sep 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Implant (Feb 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Aug 2009) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $16000 – Dec 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Jun 17, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Jul 17, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Apr 6, 2016
  • $14000 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9750 – Mar 2021 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Aug 31, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $100 – Oct 2018 – Bay Area, CA
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12400 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12300 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12300 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12300 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12300 – Aug 2018 – San Francisco
  • $16000 – Apr 6, 2016
  • $15000 – Jun 17, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Jun 17, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Jun 17, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Dec 8, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Dec 8, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13500 – Dec 22, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Jul 17, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $16000 – Jul 17, 1013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Aug 31, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Apr 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9750 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9750 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $100 – Sep 2012 – Bay Area, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $13999 – Jul 18, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2000 – Feb 15, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $7499 – Aug 20, 2009 – San Francisco, CA
  • $11000 – Nov 17, 2017
  • $18403 – Sep 17, 2021
  • $18403 – Sep 17, 2021
  • $1000000 – Jul 1, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $18403 – Sep 17, 2021
  • $18403 – Sep 17, 2021
  • $17000 – Nov 14, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $19000 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $19000 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $19000 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $15000 – Feb 2021 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Feb 2021 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – May 13, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9001 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $11500 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13213 – Nov 21, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $2000 – Feb 15, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $2000 – Feb 15, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $2000 – Feb 15, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $2000 – Feb 15, 2018 – San Francisco
  • $10000 – Mar 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Feb 2018 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Jun 5, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Jul 18, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Jul 18, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Jul 18, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Jul 18, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Jul 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Jun 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Jun 17, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Mar 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Jun 29, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9000 – Oct 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Aug 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Aug 2016 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13213 – Nov 21, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 26, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13213 – Nov 21, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Oct 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $12000 – Jun 5, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000000 – Jul 1, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10800 – May 9, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10800 – May 9, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10800 – May 9, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7500 – Aug 20, 2009 – San Francisco, CA
  • $7500 – Aug 20, 2009 – San Francisco, CA
  • $11000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Walnut Creek, CA
  • $11000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Walnut Creek, CA
  • $11000 – Aug 2, 2013 – Walnut Creek, CA
  • $12000 – May 13, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $15000 – Apr 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14000 – Apr 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $9000 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Chin Implant Prices

  • $17850 – Jul 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $17850 – Jul 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $17850 – Jul 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $8900 – Feb 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

Asian Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $14000 – Jul 31, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $14999 – Nov 10, 2017 – Bay Area, CA
  • $14999 – Nov 10, 2017 – Bay Area, CA
  • $15000 – Nov 10, 2017
  • $14000 – Jul 31, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Nose Surgery Prices

  • $17000 – Nov 14, 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Septoplasty Prices

  • $7000 – Feb 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $17000 – Nov 21, 2012 – San Francisco
  • $7000 – Dec 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Dec 2012 – Bay Area, CA

Other Prices

  • $8900 – Feb 9, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000000 – Jul 1, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $1000000 – Jul 1, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $17000 – Nov 21, 2012 – San Francisco
  • $15000 – Jul 1, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Aug 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Aug 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $13000 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2012 – San Francisco, CA
  • $10000 – Jun 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $9500 – Oct 2, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $9500 – Oct 2, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $9200 – Nov 1, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $20600 – May 1, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $20600 – May 1, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $7650 – Oct 21, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $6700 – May 8, 2014 – Lexington, KY
  • $6700 – May 8, 2014 – Lexington, KY
  • $6700 – May 8, 2014 – Lexington, KY
  • $9000 – Aug 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Dr. Kim Facial Plastic Surgery – San Francisco, https://www.drkimfacialplastics.com/
Address
55 Francisco St.Ste 705, San Francisco, California, US, 94133 (GPS coordinates: 37.8055661,-122.4055242)
Phone
(415) 773-0800
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Created / Modified
Sep 25, 2019 / Oct 31, 2023

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Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
How to get the perfect skin texture?
Addressing Skin Texture
Jan 27, 2021
Hello and thank you for your inquiry. Yes, you can continue to see improvements in your skin with many treatments here in the office. Microneedling with PRP will definitely help you along your quest for perfect skin, along with IPL, chemical peels, photofractional lasers, as well as skincare (salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid (AHA and BHA's), as well as Retinol. Please be advised that some of these skincare products may not be used together in one application and further...
Would I be a good candidate for chin liposuction?
Excess Fat to the Submentum
Jan 27, 2021
Hello, and thank you for your question. Liposuction is one of many procedures to address this concern. Please be advised that there are also nonsurgical procedures available to you as well. These nonsurgical procedures include coolsculpting using the mini template (freezes and eliminates fat cells), Kybella injection ('melts' and eliminates fat cells), and pdo thread lifting that will lift and tighten the submentum to give you better definition to the jawline.
Why do I have these little indents on the side of my face?
Submalar Hollowing
Jan 27, 2021
Hello, and thank you for your question. The area to which you are referring to is called the submalar space. Hollowing in this area is often due to bone loss and/or fat loss. Facial volumization can be achieved with surgical procedures such as implants or fat transfer to the depressed area. Non surgical procedures to address this same concern include filler (such as Juvederm Voluma) and Sculptra.

It is important that you are thoroughly assessed during your consultation with your clinician...

Could I use Botox to stop my nose from drooping down when I smile? I’m 19 years of age.
Botox for Nose Droop
Jan 27, 2021
When you smile, the muscles of the upper lip region tightens/pulls back, and the tip of the nose will pull down slightly. Botox can help release this pull of the depressor septi nasi muscle. Usually 2-4 units is needed for this treatment. The cost of botox is by the unit which averages anywhere between $9-18 per unit.
Is this nose type achievable for my face and would I require a chin implant to better harmonize my fea
Lots of improvement possible!
May 21, 2020
The features which make your nose stand-out:1.   Dorsal hump2.  Tip rounded, low, and over-projected3.  Full, bulbous tip cartilageBeneficial potential changes:1.  Dorsal reduction2. Tip elevation and deprojection3.  Tip refinementYou seems like a good candidate based on your photos.  An in person exam would be the next step.  There are of course limitations to what rhinoplasty can do. For your nose/goals specifically, you would have to be careful not to reduce the size so much that the sof...
Scar tissue after rhinoplasty - can it be removed and will it grow back?
Scar tissue is normal. Too much scar tissue is not.
May 13, 2020
When the nose heals after rhinoplasty, the body produces healing tissue to allow the soft tissue envelope to re-adhere and drape over all of the structure (bone and cartilage) of the nose.  The amount of scar tissue is variable person to person.  In general, the thicker the skin is to begin with, the more scar tissue will form.  Over time, through a process of soft tissue remodeling and contraction (sometimes called shrink wrap), the soft tissue envelope thins to better show the defi...
Could a 4th revision help my upturned & over-scooped nose?
You need some length and height
May 13, 2020
It is likely that another surgery can help you.  The "pig nose" shape you describe is due to a tip that is angle too high and a bridge that is scooped a bit low.  That combination creates that characteristic upturned appearance.  The bridge aspect (adding height) is the easier part to treat.  It can usually be improved by adding structure above the existing cartilage beneath the skin.  There are a variety of options but I prefer to use a thin graft of cartilage and fascia as I believe it cr...
Can my nostril and nasal asymmetry be corrected with a revision rhinoplasty?
Yes!
May 13, 2020
It appears that your nostril asymmetry is related to several anatomical factors:1.  The entire tip complex is leaning to the right, likely because the septal foundation (caudal septum) is bent toward that side.  2.  The two individual tip cartilages have different shapes.  This may be intrinsic, may be due to distortion from issue 1 above, or a combination.3.  The nostrils are inserted onto the face at different levels (right side higher than left)4.  Possible that there are soft tissu...
Why is my nose larger and more irregular than before my surgery 2 years ago?
Tip prominence
May 13, 2020
It looks like your bridge was lowered and the tip of your nose has drooped a bit.  This created an imbalance between the tip and upper part of the nose which causes the tip to stand out.  Ideally, the tip and bridge should be aligned along the line and the tip should sit slightly higher than where yours sits.  These issues cause your tip to stand out.  If you undergo revision, I would recommend you aim to raise the position of the tip and create better balance between the tip and bridge (ei...
Am I a candidate for revision rhinoplasty to address thick scar tissue, or is there an alternate route
Revision rhinoplasty
May 13, 2020
It appears that the tip of your nose protrudes a bit more than ideal (relative to the bridge).  I doubt this is due solely to scar tissue, although the scar tissue may contribute somewhat.  It is likely that revision surgery could help to make your nose look better, but a full evaluation would be necessary--this would include an in person exam and ideally review of your old operative records.  It would also be helpful to be treated by a surgeon who performs a high volume of revision rhi...
How many months should I wait to fix collapsed nostril? Shoud I get my surgeon or an ENT to fix?
Looks like you have a nasal valve issue
Aug 22, 2019
Nasal valve insufficiency refers to a constricted area of the external nose impairing comfortable airflow into the nasal passages.  From the photo you submitted, it seems you may have an external valve issue.  Sometimes people are born with this type of issue and sometimes surgery can cause it, especially if there was narrowing of the tip of the nose.  I would start by approaching your surgeon with your concerns.  In the short term, nasal dilation appliances such as breath rite strips or s...
Is an ANS repair possible?
There are ways to replace the caudal septum (anterior septum)
Aug 22, 2019
The caudal septum or anterior nasal septum (ANS) is the front edge of the septum--the part that projects out of the face between the nostrils.  This area is important to provide support to the nasal tip.  It is a common technique to anchor a cartilage graft onto the caudal septum to provide more support to the tip.  This type of graft (Septal extension graft) also can serve as an anchor point to change the position of the tip.  If the caudal septum is compromised or missing, it is more dif...
How do lateral crural strut grafts and septal extension grafts feel inside the nose?
Nose will feel stiffer but you will become accustomed to it
Aug 22, 2019
I very frequently use the combination of a septal extension graft and lateral crural strut grafts to improve shape and function of the nose, particularly in revision surgery.  The advantage of these graft is that they add strength and support to the nose.  This gives the surgeon more control to create a better outcome.  This also helps to prevent longer term failure or undesired changes which could happen with time if the nose was not strong enough.  The stiffness at the tip and above the...
Can I remove rib cartilage bridge implant to restore old nose?
Rib rhinoplasty can be revised
Aug 22, 2019
Rib grafts are an effective tool for rhinoplasty, but like with any technique, there can be good outcomes or bad outcomes.  If you are unhappy with the results I would start by addressing your concerns with your surgeon.  Depending on the issues and your goals, there may be potential for improvement with revision surgery.
Do I need a revision? My right side is not as "full" as my left.
Decision for revision
Aug 22, 2019
If you are mostly happy with the outcome, you have to ask yourself if it feels worth it to address any residual imperfections, such as asymmetry.  In most rhinoplasty outcomes, there are improvements and also imperfections.  If the surgery was recent, you should wait before you decide on this as the nose may still need to heal.  I would start by approaching your primary surgeon to get guidance on this.  If it is symmetry you want, then an eventual revision might involve reducing the ful...

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Last updated on 11/24/2023