Nose Hi I had closed rhinoplasty done to remove somewhat of a hooked nose. I had my cast removed 2 days ago and doesn't seem like anything has chnaged, looks the same to me. The hook is just slightly smaller but swollen but my side profile still shows a pronounced hook. I am a bit scared because as many have spent a lot of $. I am not using any tape or anything, should I be concerned? Thanks
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December 12, 2015
Answer: Hook still present after closed rhinoplasty
Your photos are taken presumably very close to your face and give a fish-eye view i.e. distorted. However, it looks as though you have a very thick skin and moderate amount of scarring which leads to fluid retention in your nose. This is a normal process for your type of nose. The skin should...
A hanging columella can be corrected either alone or in combination with shortening the nose. To shorten the nose as well. More of the columellar cartilage would be removed at. The tip and also redundant mucosa also removed. In either event the procedure is less involved and works better...
