I used L-shaped silicone through a closed approach 15 years ago and used ear cartilage. The shape wasn’t pretty, but I just lived with it somehow. Then I felt something when I touched the inside of my nose with my finger, so I wanted cosmetic surgery to address that too. -> During consultations, they said it could be that the alar cartilage was bent from being pressed by the silicone, or that the cartilage had collapsed, and that they would only know for sure after opening it up.
***I wanted something natural and safe so no more problems would occur, but I said I did not want rib cartilage!!!!
1. The director spoke honestly. They said if I’m only having surgery because of that, I don’t really have to do it; from their view it looks okay, and if a problem develops later, I can do it then. When I said I was anxious and, due to my situation, could only have surgery at this time, they diagnosed it as silicone + septal cartilage + ear cartilage if insufficient. 715
2. The director was the kindest and sweetest, listened to everything I wanted. Silicone + ear cartilage (used as support), septal cartilage if insufficient + bulbous nose correction (fat removal?) 500
3. ENT director, closed approach Silicone + septal cartilage + if insufficient during surgery, donated rib cartilage (I said I didn’t want autologous costal cartilage) 550 / 700 if donated rib cartilage is used
For a safety-first approach, I like No. 1, but I’m burdened by the fact that there won’t be much improvement and by the cost. For materials, I like No. 2, but I wonder whether there really won’t be side effects. For the closed approach, I like No. 3, but I feel like they’ll definitely add donated rib cartilage.. (If it’s decided during surgery, that means they’ll definitely use it, right?)
I’m really torn. Which one do you think would be better????
**Additionally, for the directors’ experience: 1 > 3 > 2