I got white spots on my sidewalls of my nose from too frequent steroid injections. I have asked this question before an every doctor said the loss of pigment will not improve? Is there seriously anything at all I can do to improve it?? Even a vitiligo topical? Anything ??? This will be very disappointing
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February 17, 2013
Answer: Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty and Skin Hypopigmentation
Although exposed septal cartilage is not a common post-op sequelae, it can happen.
What to do about it? It depends how much exposure there is. Sometimes the mucosa, or internal nasal lining, will grow over to cover the exposed portion. However, if it is a large portion of cartilage, it may...
You can let him play basketball on Sony Playstation. Otherwise the short and long answer is no. Best of luck. Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.
Do the rhinoplasty first and then the genioplasty. You will want to establish the nose as your base and then have the chin try to meet it. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA