If I already had to get surgery to fix a deviated septum, is the septum surgery is covered by my insurance? I kind of hate my nose from the front most of the time. How bad do you think it is?
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Dear Anaeli,
At this time, your nose is still delicate and should be cared for GENTLY.
A sterile solution like alcohol on a gauze or cotton could be your best bet to clean the outer skin of your nose GENTLY.
As for the nose strip, IT IS A NO GO...
Dear Changaroo,
The cast could be "pinching" your nose as you have described, yet it is too soon to predict the result of your Rhinoplasty.
I believe that with time and when the cast is off (usually within the first week post-op), you will be able to have a better...
The majority of post-rhinplasty swelling settles by one year, slower if your skin is thicker.
Open approach rhinoplasty is very reliable as one ages, because the nose tip is supported.
Closed approach rhinoplasty will show some drooping of the tip over the years.