I have a retinal hole in one eye, not in the macula so it does not affect my vision. I have not had any treatments to seal the hole, but have been advised to monitor and to avoid things which may increase eye pressure (eg lifting heavy weights) as this can cause the hole to tear. I would like to know if having a rhinoplasty procedure can increase the pressure in the eye or cause a retinal tear or detachment?
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Answer: Is rhinoplasty contraindicated in patient with "retinal hole"?
Hello and thank you for your question. Before recommending any further surgery, I would like to know first how long it has been since your initial rhinoplasty. It can take up to a full year (or even longer in some cases) for swelling to subside completely and the final outcome to become evident....
Thank you for your question. It would be best to contact your surgeon to discuss whether or not there would be a charge for a nasal rasp for an irregularity. At our practice, we take care of the cost for taking care of any small irregularities or imperfections that arise as we want our patients...
Thank you for your question. What you are describing sounds like the feeling some people get when nerves start to regenerate. When a rhinoplasty is performed, small sensory fibers get cut (why some people have temporary numbness after the procedure); these are too small to even see during the...
