Vero Beach Rhinoplasty doctors

	David J. Levens, MD Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon 1725 University Drive Suite 300, Coral Springs		1 answer
	Justin Yovino, MD Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon 910 NE 26th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
	J Andrew Colgan Vero Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon Vero Beach
	Ferdinand Becker, MD Vero Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon 5070 N A1A Ste A, Vero Beach
	Robert N. Cooper, MD Vero Beach Plastic Surgeon 201 S.E. Osceola Street, Stuart

Recent Answers

Two Years Post-op Rhinoplasty - Possible Complication / Infection? 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.

A: Suture irritation 2 years following Rhinoplasty

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

David J. Levens, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

Are There Any Good Nose Job Alternatives? I strongly prefer not having a nose job! Yet, are there any viable alternatives to surgery?

A: Non Surgical Nose Job

There are many injectable products that can be used instead of a surgical nasal revision. For many patients that just need some contour change, use of hyaluronic acid such as Perlane or Juvederm or a calcium hydroxyapatitie product such as Radiesse offers a great alternative.

If the nose is deviated to the point that air flow is restricted, surgery is the best option because injections can only alter the appearance but not the structure.

Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon