Im 8 days post op (Im in Australia) my splint was removed yesterday and the nasal packaging as well. My doctor advised to wear plaster with some gauze underneath and tape onto my nose when Im at home & at night for the next 4 weeks How tight should I tape the plaster?I fear it may ruin the shape of my result with the plaster being so heavy and weighing down on my nose? My nose still has 'gel' stuff in it and I can't breathe - do these come out naturally? How do I help clear my airway? Thanx
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There can be be many reasons why your nostrils are uneven. Some of the causes can be deviated caudal septum, asymmetric tip cartilages or just uneven nostrils from birth. So it's difficult to say without seeing a picture first. Nostril asymmetries can be very difficult to correct as well...
Your 15-day post-rhinoplasty appearance looks pretty good!
According to the photos, I think your Plastic Surgeon has done a nice job.
Don't worry about the columella appearance yet. There will be an edema (swelling) reduction during next 6 months, so there is too soon to evaluate the...
It is important to ask if the surgeon is board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as ear, nose, and throat surgery. Ask how many cosmetic rhinoplasties he/she has performed. Is the anesthesiologist who is putting the patient to sleep, board certified in...