Coral Springs Rhinoplasty doctors
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David J. Levens, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
1725 University Drive Suite 300, Coral Springs |
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Leonard Hochstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
19495 Biscayne Blvd Ste 204, Miami |
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Eugene J. Strasser, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
1505 University Dr., Coral Springs |
Recent Answers
I had rhinoplasty two years ago. One of the incisions over the past 2 years would occasionally get a little red and then it would go away. This last november I had drainage and swelling and was treated with Bactroban x 2 weeks. It got better. However, the last two days the tip of my nose on that side is painful when pressure is applied. I was just wondering if this is something that I should follow up with the surgeon? My dermatologist suggested that there might be a suture not dissolved.
It is exactly as the dermatologist suggested. Often long-absorbing or permanent fine sutures are used in the tip of the nose to help shape the cartilages during rhinoplasty. Sometimes they will work there way out to the surface of the skin or inside the nose. It is usually easy to remove the remnant and solve the problem.
Arrange a follow up visit with your surgeon....I'm sure he or she will be happy to help
