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Why Does my Nose Turn Red Every Afternoon After Revision Rhino?

Hi - I had a revision rhinoplasty 2 years ago. I have a very strange situation - every afternoon, my nose turns red, throbs, feels warm, looks...

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Why Do I Keep Growing Back Bone After 2 Rhinoplasties?

I had primary surgery one year ago, dorsal hump was removed followed by an osteotomy. 6 months later I had a minor revision which involved only...

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For What Scenarios Does a Nose Revision Pose More Risks Than the First Procedure?

Why is revision rhinoplasty a longer surgery than the original?  What are the most common complications to the bone, cartilage and skin?

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Nose Tip Droopy After Second Surgery?

I had a first rhinoplasty (closed) 1 1/2 years ago to raise a droopy tip. Immediately after the bandage came off it didnt look any different. The...

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Why Are There So Many Revisions Needed After Rhinoplasties?

It seems like many people are seeking revisions (sometimes more than one) after a Rhinoplasty? Is this based on the skill of the doctor. I had my nose...

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Why Would my Doctor Use a Spreader Graft?

My doctor never told me he was going to use a spreader graft in my bridge. I didn't even know what the things were until I came out of surgery unhappy...

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My Tip Has Gradually Fallen a Week After my Revision Rhinoplasty, is It Swelling?

I had a revision rhinoplasty including an ear cartilage graft a week ago. The first day home from surgery I felt swollen, but already liked the...

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Is the Healing More Prolonged and Difficult for a Revision Rhinoplasty?

I understand that revision rhinoplasty is often more serious and complicated than the initial nose job? How is recovery, does it pose different risks?...

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Rib Cartilage in Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I have recently stumbled across a blog entry on rib cartilage written by Drs. Litner & Solieman In their short overview of cartilage grafts, they...

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What Are Grafts Used for in Rhinoplasty?

What are the reasons a surgeon would use a graft of any type? Thanks

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