My nose has never been damaged but despite this it is bent and has a hump on one side. I have no problem breathing through my nose and I'm happy with the tip and nostrils, all’s I am looking for is to remove the hump and straighten the nose. Unfortunately I am terrified of the surgeon doing a poor job and ending up with a nose that looks worse, I’m not looking for perfection but I do want it to be natural...I'm quite happy to have an open rhinoplasty if it means the surgeon can do a better job.
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At 10 days postop, you are very early in your recovery and a lot of changes will still take place. Recovery after rhinoplasty will vary based on the person, characteristics of the nasal tissues and what was done during surgery. Around the 4-6 week mark, most patients are able to appreciate...
Without pictures, it impossible to give any advice. It's important to have a nose that looks very natural, and not surgically operated upon or too upturned. Digital computer imaging performed on line or in the office setting would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with you...
If you have completed growth and have parental consent, you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to...