I had rhinoplasty surgery about 10 days ago now. The cast was removed 3 days ago. My nose was not taped and is very swollen especially the tip. It is difficult to tell what my nose will look like after all of the swelling, at least, I hope this is the case, since my nose and the overall look of my face is nothing to what was expected as the outcome. I would greatly appreciate your response and thank in advance.
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A pollybeak forms when tip projection is not adequate or the cartilage along the profile line is left too full, frequently in a thick-skinned patient. The bst way to avoid a pollybeak is to pick an experienced surgeon.
I love the medical info/reeducation from Dr Aldea. But the question here is should you follow your surgeon's protocol after a rhinoplasty or not? It is not whether I or the other expert posters know what is best for you. You MUST follow the treating surgeon's advise, protocol, post...
Cartilage grafts are fairly routine in rhinoplasty and nothing to be concerned about if needed (assuming that it isn't being taken from the rib or ear, which is much less common for a first-time surgery). When you take down a larger bump, you have to be very careful with the middle third of ...