I just got rhinoplasty 5 days ago and Ive been reading online about cleaning the nose with Q tips.. Unfortunately, I think I may have damaged my nose. there is no excessive bleeding but while I was cleaning my nose with Q tips along the side of my nostrils with warm water, I noticed red blood on the cotton bud. It is not excessive and it didn't trickle or anything - its still in place but I'm scared that I may have damaged my nose Any help is really appreciated !
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Depending on the nature of the asymmetry and the suppleness of the skin envelope, different options may be available to you such as open revision with suture repair and/org grafts. Alternatively, fillers may be a resonable option for a minor asymmetry.
The term greenstick fracture refers to broken bones in kids where the bones are soft and can bend before they break (like a young green stick on a tree as opposed to an older branch which is stiffer and snaps).I am guessing that the fracture used in your rhinoplasty was performed by attempting...
I am sorry to hear about your situation regarding your nose. With regard to the best revision rhinoplasty surgeon in USA or Canada, it is quite difficult, if not impossible, to answer that question. You might be well served starting with an internet search of revision rhinoplasty specialists....