Open Revision Rhinoplasty Review: Khemika’s 14-Day Transformation

For anyone who loves taking photos, you probably understand the feeling of needing to “look good from every front angle,” right? 😭 Some people don’t necessarily have an unattractive nose, but they deal with a noticeable “crookedness” that makes them hesitant to take photos, unconfident when applying makeup, or forced to constantly turn their face to the same angle.

Ms. Khemika (Khemika Paengjai)’s case is one of those with a clearly crooked nose. Ultimately, she decided to get a rhinoplasty revision at The SiB Plastic Surgery, choosing the Open Rhinoplasty technique to adjust the nasal structure back to a straight and desired shape.

“Today marks the 14th day, and Ms. Khemika feels ‘Very good; my nose has completely changed. The old, crooked one looks straight now.’ Just from this, you can feel that her confidence is fully back at 100%. 🥹✨”

Pre-revision issue: crooked nose, could only take photos from one angle

From only taking photos from one angle because the “crooked nose” was obvious everywhere

Previously, the main problem that always bothered Ms. Khemika was her crooked nose. Whenever she looked in the mirror, did her makeup, or took photos, the deviation was quite obvious. This made her feel unconfident and not very okay with her own face. Especially since she loves taking photos, this issue hit her confidence even harder.

Ms. Khemika shared that she normally prefers the left side of her face because she feels confident taking photos from that side. But the problem was the other side had a very noticeable deviation. Ultimately, it became, “I could only shoot from one angle.” As photo lovers, we totally get that feeling! 😭 Once we know that other angles will show a crooked nose, we tense up and constantly try to find the right angle to hide our face. Instead of enjoying taking pictures, we end up worrying about our facial angles. This nose revision wasn’t just about “wanting to change the shape,” but it was about reclaiming her own confidence.

Found online, watched reviews, and decided without hesitation

Ms. Khemika’s starting point was just like many women today: she started by searching for information online. Then she followed reviews on Facebook and checked out TikTok to see the doctor’s work and how other people’s nose shapes looked post-surgery. As she kept looking, she really liked the doctor’s results.

“From initially just intending to gather information, it turned into ‘I messaged them really quickly and just did it!’ 😂 For Ms. Khemika, finding the right work and consulting with the doctor gave her enough confidence to make the decision immediately. What’s crucial for this type of case is choosing a technique that fits the problem, not just augmenting it higher.”

Open technique is not just good for the shape, but also answers “structural” needs

For cases with a crooked nose, pre-surgical planning is extremely important. The doctor must evaluate the original nose structure, axis alignment, and our tissues to plan the most appropriate correction.

Initially, Ms. Khemika planned to use artificial rib cartilage. However, after consulting with Dr. Darin (Dr. Darin Muangthai, Specialized Plastic Surgeon, Medical License 27751), the doctor recommended that if her own rib cartilage could be used, it would be a more suitable choice for long-term planning. Ultimately, Ms. Khemika opted to use her own rib cartilage for the Open Rhinoplasty revision.

14-day rhinoplasty revision update, straighter nose, beautiful shape fitting the face — Figure 5: 14-day result update, the once-crooked nose is now straight, the shape is perfect and stunning

14-day update: From “scared to take photos” to planning endless photoshoots

The noticeable result 14 days post-surgery is that the obviously crooked nose now looks straight, and the overall shape has changed exactly to her liking. Even though it’s still in the recovery phase at 14 days and the nose will continue to settle and reduce in swelling, just seeing the change in the spot she worried about the most makes Ms. Khemika incredibly happy. 🥰

The most joyful part isn’t just having a straighter nose; it’s the feeling of regained confidence. Before this, Ms. Khemika said she didn’t dare take photos or record videos of herself doing what she loves. A crooked nose unconsciously stripped away her confidence. But today, with the revision complete, she says, “From now on, I have plans to get back to taking lots of photos and videos.” This sentence shows how much this change means. Sometimes, plastic surgery isn’t about changing ourselves into someone else, but fixing the part that destroys our confidence so we can return to being a version of ourselves that feels better than before.

Summary of Open Rhinoplasty revision review, restoring confidence from every camera angle at The SiB

Can a crooked nose be fixed?

The answer is that the doctor must evaluate it on a case-by-case basis. The causes of deviation and individual nasal structures are different. In some cases, it might involve the central axis, bones, nasal base, or internal structures. For anyone with a crooked nose considering an Open Rhinoplasty revision, it’s crucial to consult a specialized plastic surgeon to evaluate the actual structure first to determine the cause and the best correction method.

“For Ms. Khemika, what is clearest today is not just a straighter-looking nose, but the feeling that ‘I can go back to taking photos from every angle!’ 📸✨”

Anyone looking for information on Open Rhinoplasty revision or having issues with a crooked nose, try coming in for a consultation and let Dr. Darin at The SiB Plastic Surgery evaluate the problem and create a plan for you. The doctor focuses on designing a nose that fits your face and addresses the problem directly. From a nose that used to make you afraid to take photos, you’ll be ready to have full fun with the camera again today! 💜