I am almost 5 months post op, and there was dried mucus im my nose annoying me and affecting my breathing, so i decided to loosen it up with a toothpick, but when i did i think i accidentally stabbed myself(i was doing it gently) and it hurt. I am afraid i have done somthing wrong, could this damage my nose?
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Yes it is certainly possible that you have separated the lower lateral cartilage from the upper lateral cartilage. A thourough exam by a Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon with an ENT background would be your best bet for advice and possible correction.
Dear waitingmywholelife,
Thank you for submitting your clinical photos and clinical
question. Rhinoplasty, whether closed or
open, resulting in an enhanced nasal-facial balance and proportion can be
performed well, both through a closed and open approach. I have been performing rhinoplasties...
Thank you for your excellent internasal photograph. The bumps you are referring to are the area of the lower lateral cartilage which was operated on to improve the shape of your nasal tip.It is obvious that you had a closed rhinoplasty since there is no incision across your columella...