Hello Drs, I am 18 months post open tip rhinoplasty (tip work only). I am happy with the result but my nose continues to be very sensitive to heat (swelling, chording, etc..) My surgeon says my nose looks great and that what I am feeling has nothing to do with the surgery . These fluctuations are creating a lot of anxiety for me. I have made a habit out of icing my nose all the time. Need honest opinion. What is causing this and will this go away in time? I have never had allergies. Thanks. SL
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The simple answer to this question is to follow your surgeons instructions exactly, or risk having the surgery cancelled. Different surgeons and anesthesiologists have different theories on this question, but it all boils down to what your doctors want you to do.
See your dentist have have your tooth evaluated and treated. Do no proceed with cosmetic surgery if there is a possibility of a tooth abscess. Notify both your dentist and your surgeon of this situation.
The nose has multiple parts. The bone of the outside, the bones of the inside and multiple cartilages both inside and outside. Any of them can be twisted or not "fit" with the other components even if no trauma ever occurred. The "dent" that can be seen on this photograph is due to an upper...