2 days after removing the cast off my nose i have seen a small difference in the nostrils,i think they have gotten a bit droopy and bigger than they were the day i removed the cast/bandage . i am worried that it might be because of laughing the last 2 days.i had my bump removed ,the tip and the columella reshaped .the nose base and columella hurt when i laugh.is it possible that i have ruined my rhinoplasty results ?!
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Loss of smell after rhinoplasty may be due to obstruction in the nasal cavities or a fracture of the cribriform plate through which olfatory nerves run. If your breathing is not obstructed, I would consider the latter as a cause. Unfortunately there is not much to be done for this....
You're certainly not alone! Many of my patients have bumped their nose in some way or another afterrhinoplasty, and, fortunately, I haven't seen any permanent damage. However, if you are concerned, please contact your plastic surgeon so that he or she can take a closer look and determine if...
Most rhinoplasty surgeons will allow patients to wash their face with a gentle cleanser after the sutures and external splint are removed. I use an external splint held in place with a skin adhesive and paper tape and I allow my patients to shower and wash their hair on postop day two. When this...