I had my lasik done in February. And I'm planning to undergo rhinoplasty in May. Will the procedure or the black eye that might follow, has any potential to affect my vision?
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Is it safe to undergo rhinoplasty after LASIK How long should one wait?
A radix graft is commonly used to give height to the radix and glabella, not width. Ear cartilage can be used for radix graft. Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with the procedure. For many examples, see the link below to our rhinoplasty Photo Gallery
A deviated nasal septum that causes nasal obstruction needs to be surgically fixed. If it is not causing any obstruction then the only reason to fix it is to help straighten the nose. Straightening the nasal septum is integral in straightening a crooked nose. Whether you should do it or not...
In general, 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. The nose will continue to change as you heal, and the final result may not be evident for 18-24 months after surgery. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any specific...
