I am a Latin 31 years old woman who had a closed rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. My doctor removed the cast a week later and left the tape another week. After than he told me that no more tape was necesary. However, I read that specially on thick, oily, olive skins ( as I have) taping the nose for long periods help to reduce swelling and controls scar tissue. Currently my nose is as huge as it was before and I see little change. I have been very disciplined. What would you recomend?
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Yes, an ear cartilage tip graft can be removed during a Revision Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty at approximately 6 months following the previous Rhinoplasty. From what you describe the ear cartilage graft was sutured to the nasal tip cartilages. It's appropriate, IMHO, to suture...
Hello Benjie777r;
In a small percentage of patients, there is a tendency to have some clear drainage come from the nose after rhinoplasty. If this is constant, and there is no sign of infection, there may be some relief for you. Certain oral medications, used for asthma and other...
You are only 1 week after a rhinoplasty which is extremely early to be considering a steroid injection. It can take up to a year for the swelling of the tip to maximally subside. You are rightfully concerned about the steroid injection and the irreversible consequences of its usage. In my...
