I am 7 days post op, I just got my cast removed and I'm devastated with my nose! Wow, I just can't believe it. The nose is long and very pointy. I printed out these pictures of my nose I photoshopped and I don't understand how the doctor could be so wrong! Do you think this nose is good? Does it fit my face? ...I believe not. I want to correct my nose tip as soon as possible. When can I undergo a revision? Is it because of the swelling? Will my nose tip swell down and get round eventually?
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Tip plasty for only bulbous tip. If your tip is not bulbous then you just need hump removal without any tip work which I have done frequently over the past 35 years.
After 3 months, the nasal bones are relatively stable and should be able to handle a hit from a towel. The nose is pretty resilient and can handle mild to moderate trauma - especially the lower 2/3 which is cartilage. However, a very forceful blow to the upper...
Laser is an excellent tool for making changes in the skin and for operating on patients with bleeding problems or for whom blood loss is a concern. However, it is less precise than a fine scalpel and fine-tipped scissors, which are the standard for most surgeon who are doing a true rhinoplasty...