Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Am I a Candidate for Reconstructive Rhinoplasty?
About six months ago, I was in a car accident in which I lost a small portion of my nose, where the tip of the nose connects to the nostril. The right...
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Will Incisions on the Side of the Nose Causes Permanent Scaring? (photo)
Hi Doc, These are the photos 7 days after the stitches are removed post rhinoplasty surgery. From the photos, you can clearly see the cut lines. Will...
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Expectations For Alar Base Reduction Scarring Vs Rhinoplasty Alone? (photo)
Am considering alar base reduction in addition to rhinoplastery. Is the risk of scarring worth it? Could bridge and tip reduction alone provide...
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What Kind of Scarring Would I Have with Alar Base Reduction?
I've come to the conclusion that Id like a wedge excision procedure (just want to reduce the alar flare without reducing nostril size). However,...
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Keloid/steroid Injections 10-11 Months Post Closed Rhinoplasty to Remove Dorsal Hump, Deviated Septum & Slightly Reduce Tip
10-11 months post op. i feel there is still significant swelling as my tip appears larger/rounder now than it was pre-op and immediately after...
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Nasal Silicone Implant Removal Incision and Scar?
I am 4 hours post-op from a nasal silicone implant removal due to extrusion and infection. Had the L-shaped implant surgery done in Asia and after 5...
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Rhinoplasty Columella Scar? (photo)
I had primary open rhinoplasty two years ago and I'm generally very happy with the results. The only problem is a visible columella scar near one...
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Columella Scar - I'm Worried About It? (photo)
I had an open rhinoplasty 11 days ago. This morning I've replaced tapes and I'm shocked by the scar. It is irregular, and on the right side seem that...
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Is This Really Swelling Because It Was a Suture Area or is It Terrible Scar Tissue or Worse? Will It Go Away with Time? (photo)
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I Have a Scar on my Nose and Uneven Nostrils, What Are my Surgery Options? (photo)
I have a scar on the tip of my nose and I'm wondering if surgery to remove it would be a good idea? I have tried v beam laser but it's not working. I...
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