Compared to the beginning of 2014, the cartilage in the tip/bridge area of my nose has become more boney. It use to feel softer but now I can only feel bone. I dont know if my cartilage has collapsed or if im just imaging things.
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February 17, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for collapse of nasal cartilage
Thank you for your question! You are not alone - this is one of the most common concerns a patient has one month out from surgery. Even though it is firm, there is significant soft tissue swelling that will reduce and "shrink wrap" to the structural components of your nose in the upcoming year. ...
Rhinoplasty, the act of reshaping the nose, is one of the most difficult procedures in facial plastic surgery. The non-surgical or "liquid" rhinoplasty you've experienced involves temporary or permanent fillers injected into the nose to camouflage bumps and/ or fill in depressions....
You may obtain a copy of your pre-operative, operative, and post-operative notes and photographs by requesting them from the practice. While you may request these be forwarded to another physician, it's always helpful to keep a copy for yourself and bring them to a consultation....
