Hi I had an open rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago there is a purple spot at the tip of my nose I did get a graft at that site as well as some rounding of the tip I should also mention i do have thin skin. My ps is on vacation.
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This not an uncommon issue. Usually I cut the upper lip muscles slighly and most importantly, I support the tip with a cartilage intercrural graft. Cinching sutures have been used to narrow the nasal base but, often lead to asymetry and discomfort.
In short: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. So, if you like the look and there is no signs of infection or implant rejection then I would leave it alone. Nasal implants are constructed differently than breast implants and don't need to be replaced routinely.
A broken nose can typically be straightened in the first two weeks following the injury. If you wait beyond that timeframe the bones have usually healed enough that it is very difficult to straighten them and ensure that they heal in that position. In that case, I will typically have the patient...