Hi, I am considering undergoing a reconstructive surgery that will entail dorsal onlay grafts to build up the bridge of the nose. How severe is post operative edema, and will the grafts cause significant discomfort inside the nose?
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Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully evaluate your situation without an in-person exam. It is likely that you may have infection at the site of incision, which means you should alert your plastic surgeon to your concerns.
An in-person exam with a board-certified plas...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. I would not do an alar base reduction unless you are 100% certain that is what...
Hi,
Although you are only one month post-op you do appear to have a wide nasal bridge and bulbous tip. This can be due to swelling, your nose is still going through the healing phase and will go through changes. I recommend waiting about 8-11 more months before considering a revision rhinoplasty...
