I have had two nose jobs. The first wasn't defined enough and left me with scars. The surgeon then carried out a second operation and even though the scars have improved, I am still so unhappy with the scars as I have lost the natural curve on both sides. I wondered if scar revision could correct this at all? (as you will see, I am african american)
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Depending on your examination, you may be a candidate for dilute steroid injections for your nasal scarring after rhinoplasty.
It looks like the incision should heal well and I don't think that the Manuca honey has effected the healing. However, the placement of the incision looks to be a little high on the ala. I generally try to avoid the portion of the alar rim that starts to curve away from the cheek and...
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Dear Iwadin,Thank you for your question. This is a common question that I get asked all the time. To allay your fears and anyone else with the same concerns, the initial swelling is not predictive of the final result. 8 days after operation is still a very early phase of healing but I u...