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What is the Best Way to Attain Symmetry of Nasal Bones? (photo)
(Pic is post-op 5 weeks) I am aware that the lower-half of my nose is still swollen, but would like to ask some doctors for their expert advice on whether I should shave down my left nasal bone or build up my right nasal bone with a graft. The bridge is acceptably symmetrical IMO, but there is an obvious concave portion of my right nasal bone (the shadow). I know this is not due to swelling b/c I can feel the bones are no the same. I prefer closed surgery. What are my options? Thank you all!!!
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4Symmetry
in Los Angeles, CA
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Asymmetry of Nasal Bones
Your nose will change over the next 9-10 months as healing progresses.You should wait more than 5 weeks to see what your nose looks like before deciding what should be done to fix it. unfortunately patience is the only choice at this time.
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Rhinoplasty results
The real answer to your question is that you need to wait several more months for swelling to subside before rushing into a revision. I realize this is easy for me to say and hard for you to do but you have a lot of weeks left for things to settle. The nasal bones can be adjusted via a closed approach but I would wait 12 months to confirm that you need something done because you may not need anything. Hope that helps, Dr Kerr
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