its been almost 2 weeks since they took off my nose splint ( 3 weeks since the day i got a surgery). the tip of my nose is kinnda round, big,short,and upturned. will the tip drop down, be kinda pointy and grow a lil longer as time goes by? p.s: they used my ear cartilage and filler one side of my nose to made both side even.
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While Gore-tex and other synthetic implants have a higher rate of complications than using tissue from your own body, you are certainly not at any immediate risk. While there is a higher risk of infection and extrusion - infections can typically be treated with antibiotics and extrusion is...
It is typical for the tip to appear round and big at this early stage. Allow time for the swelling to diminish in the nasal tip (which can take up to 12 months) to fully assess the result. It can be hard to be patient but trust your surgeon to guide you through the recovery.
In terms of amount of tissue ingrowth, Medpor > Gore-Tex > Silastic. All of these synthetic implants have a higher rate of complications than using tissue from your own body. Only autologous grafts provide a permanent result.
