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Collapsing Nose?

asked 11 months ago by twinny05 in , NY
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 249 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, collapse, kenalog, options

Hi I asked a question a while ago about purpule discoloration on my nose I saw my dr and he said it was because there was alot of stiches in the area I in the meantime noticed that my nose was collapsing on one side this is now about 4.5 weeks postop its collapsing at the brige and side of nostril my PS said that in 3 weeks he will inject kenalog in to the non collapsed side to even the swelling out there is also an issue with extra tissue in the nostril on the non collapssed side. Are there other options?

 

original question: Hi I had an open rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago there is a purple spot at the tip of my nose I did get a graft at that site as well as some rounding of the tip I should also mention i do have thin skin. My ps is on vacation.

3 answers to Collapsing Nose?

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Nose collapsing after Rhinoplasty

I have performed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and I remember answering your initial question. This picture is quite dark but there does appear to be more tip fullness on the right side than the left. This could be due to several things. The purple discoloration, on the left, was an inflammed or infected onlay cartilage graft that has partially dissolved by the inflammation, making the right side appear fuller at this time. The onlay... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery from Rhinoplasty

From your picture, it is hard to see what you are describing. It would be best for multiple views or to see you in person. However, it sounds like you are following closely with your surgeon. Hopefully, prior to your surgery, you found a board certified plastic surgeon to perform your surgery.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Collapsing nose

It is very hard to see exactly what is going on. I don't see what you decribe in the picture. So, you need to stick with your surgon or get a live second opinion.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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