I had an open rhinoplasty about 9 months ago. It has come a long way and has been looking better im very greatful being that this is my face! One side has healed betrwe then thw other and its has always been thus way sinxe the beginning. I will insert photos of the "good side vs the bad " my bad side has this hole that just wont close . It is the exact same size its been since right after surgery Dr. said it would heal & close on it own. And it hasn't still looked the same
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Permanent sutures sutures are sometimes used internal to hold cartilage in place. Dissolving sutures are usually used to close the incisions inside the nostrils. But every surgeon is different. Getting differing recommendations with rhinoplasty is not at all surprising so don't let that throw...
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To assess if your nasal base is too wide, one needs to see your nose and eyes from the front view. If you drop a line from the inner corners of your eyes, it should be just touching your nasal alar margins. If alar margins are much...
