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Alar Rim Graft to Reshape Nostrils and Columella?
I had 3 Rhinoplasties before since I had a very big nose. Dorsum has a silicone implant. Presently, I'm not happy with Alar/nostril thickess, shape (v...
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Gortex Vs Silicone Elastomer Silastic Nose Implants?
I need to know what kind of implants that is good for the augmentation of the nose? Gortex or silicone elastomer silastic? Is it true that this 2...
14 doctor answers
Post Rhinoplasty: Will my Nose Ever Go Back to Normal?
I had an open rhinoplasty 7 months ago...when the cast was taken off, my nose looked like the first picture, then it has been looking like this for...
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What's the Best Material for Nose Implant?
Dear Drs, I want to raise my nose bridge, and the doctor in Yanhee Hospital, Thailand uses silicone implant. I've heard that sillicon is dangerous in...
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12 Days Post Op. Really Hate My Nose At This Point
2 yrs ago I got a silicone L-shaped implant on my nose. It had great projection & definition at the bridge but that was it. It shifted, the tip...
14 doctor answers
How Soon Does Start Skin Thinning After Silicone Implant for Rhinoplasty?
I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I know the rivision can not be done for 8 months or longer from the original surgery. However as the swell start to go...
8 doctor answers
Silicone Injections vs. Ear Cartilage for Nose Asymmetry?
What Are the Pros/cons of Getting Silicone Injections to Even Nose Symmetry Vs Ear Cartiledge Build Up/Rhino-Septo Revision?
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Do You Think I Have an Infected Nasal Bridge Implant?
I had a rhinoplasty+alarplaty w/silicone implant 6yrs ago.I didn't encounter any problem not until last 7wks when i started having a watery...
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Rhinoplasty Woes - Cartilage or Silicone, Open or Closed Rhinoplasty?
I'm having rhinoplasty next week, i was adamant of having rib cartilage and doing closed rhinoplasty surgery. Because I'm an Asian, the doctor...
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Is It Too Early to Remove the Silicone Implant in my Nose? Female-asian-24years
I just had my rhinoplasty a week ago (I know it's early) with a L-shaped silicone implant. I didnt realize how having something foreign in my body...
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