Rhinoplasty done on 12/9/13. Doc used Goretex (bridge) & cartilage (tip). 1 month after, redness appeared on the bridge. I asked Doc about it & he prescribed Augmentin for 7 days. The redness persisted so he scheduled the removal of the implant on March 10. Doc says revision is okay 1 month after. He will use my cartilage this time. Isn't this too soon? I'm happy he's willing to redo everything without charging me extra but I'm wondering if he's being too aggressive. Please advise. Thanks!
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Following Implant removal
The photos you provided do not appear to show cartilage extrusion. I don't see any redness in particular but you do have a tick webbed scar which could be the source of irritation and discomfort.
Hi,Rhinoplasty performed with sedation is, in my opinion, the preferred method. The recovery is faster and there seems to be less swelling. However, the success of a sedation rhinoplasty depends on the skill of the person providing the sedation. Not all anaesthesia providers are...
Dear TraceySorry to hear your story. You indeed seem to have had it tough. If your soft tissues are reasonable (ie your nose is reasonably soft and not too scarred), I would say something could probably be done. However you would need very careful assessment and planning with...