The tip of my nose is noticeably purple, to the point I must recover it with makeup 2 or 3 times during he day so I don't look like Rudolph. My surgeon, Dr. Angelo Cuzalina, has seen me many times since the rhino where I have pointed out my concern. He just shakes it off without explanation as if it was nothing. I'm worried because a former patient of his has his nose completely disintegrate. On top of which I hate my new nose.
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Nose tip still purple two years after Open Rhinoplasty
If this were my nose I would do simple before complicated. See if you can have a small amount of filler like restylane (not radiesse!) put over the area to hide the white spot. Otherwise you can have the cartilage removed, but you will then have an indentation.
Zyrtec D has pseudoephedrine, which is a stimulant. This may pose a small risk with anesthesia. I generally ask patients to stop the medication one week prior to surgery. However, you should refer to your surgeon's preference and his/her anesthesiologist. Good luck and be...
First thing is plaster casts, splints, stitches is very OLD school!! Splints are really bad coming out!! Sorry about that. Was you doc a facial plastic surgeon? Anyway, the cast should stay on for 5-7 days. Thats the standard!Good luck, Dr. D
