1st@22yrs: infection ate cartilage leaving dent in dorsum. Dr. then “stimulated” it by jamming needle in/out causing excess scar tissue &L. nostril to contract/deform. 1mos post-op he did revision & put excess cartilage on 1 side of dent & nothing on other 1/2, creating bump w/ illusion of even deeper dent. I have significant scar tissue & also tissue removed from root of my nose. 3rd surgery 2 yrs later didn’t change much. Im terrified if I have 4th: may have necrosis/inc scarring/contraction/collapse
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Based on the photos you submitted, the biggest difference between one year ago and today appears to be the lighting in the submitted photo. You do appear to have some asymmetry in your lower lateral cartilage which creates the external asymmetry that you note. This can be improved with a...
It is unlikely a Biore strip can cause any significant damage to the nose. At 21 days post op, you will still be experiencing swelling. Swelling can persist for a while, and the final result of surgery is not evident for 18-24 months following your procedure. I would recommend following up with...
Swelling is rarely symmetric, and in thicker skinned patients such as yourself I would wait another year before making any decisions on revisions. You result as it is now is good. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
