Raleigh-Durham Rhinoplasty doctors
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J. Charles Finn, MD
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon
1390 Environ Way , Chapel Hill |
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Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
439 N. Wendover Rd., Charlotte |
8 answers | |
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Adam D. Stein, MD
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon
4301 Lake Boone Trl # 309, Raleigh |
6 answers | |
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Glenn M. Davis, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
2304 Wesvill Court #360, Raleigh |
1 answer | |
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Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
10941 Raven Ridge Rd Suite 103, Raleigh |
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Recent Answers
Hi I broke my nose several times playing rugby in my younger days. I had a rhinoplasty to correct the problem after stopping playing. The procedure was carried out 7 years ago. I now box but was under the impression that my nose would have been significantly weakened due to the rhinoplasty - is this the case? I am very keen to box competitively but do not want my nose to explode as soon as I get punched on it.. clearly boxing is not a great idea for me but I really enjoy it ...many thanks
The answer depends on your nose shape and the type of surgery that was done. Unfortunately, with many surgeries the nose IS permanently weakened and will be more prone to a fracture. As a fellow rugby player, I think I understand you! My prediction is you will box no matter what we say here, so wear head gear whenever you can, and come see a good surgeon when you break it again!
Does it mean the recovery from the swelling will be sooner ? Or thickness is not important ? Also I don't want to change anything in my nose , I only want to make it straight as it was , so I don't want any tip work . Does it mean that the swelling in the tip won't be that much ? Because I'm hearing a lot of "swelled hard rigid tip" even 5 months after the surgery . Is it because they have done something to their tip , maybe lift it ? or this happens to all patients no matter what ?
Yes, thin skin is BOTH an advantage and a disadvantage! You will have less swelling and look better sooner than someone with thick skin. The disadvantage is you may be a higher risk of bossa (cartilage irregularity) formation in the long term. Your surgeon needs to be very careful to avoid any rough edges and it is very important for you to maintain followup with your surgeon for several years following your procedure.
Does a good surgeon have the ability to achieve exactly the same nose look as that chosen on a rhinoplasty computer simulator? How reliable is a rhinoplasty simulator for surgery guidance?
Computer simulation is an excellent tool to aid communication between a patient and a surgeon. It is certainly no guarantee of results! Surgery of the nose is an art and healing responses vary between patients. Most surgeons, and patients prefer their actual results to the computer simulations! Find an experienced surgeon who shares your goals and aesthetic and look at real before and after photos. The computer simulation is jus one part of a comprehensive consultation. Good luck!
