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Asked By: Marissaa_
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A limited and angled picture does not give an accurate view of your nose. It does appear that you have a bulbous tip that can be refined, the nasal bridge may need to be addressed as well. An office exam by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will give you the answers.
Asked By: nonameee
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From the very limited photos you have a nice nose, however, if you wish refinement it can be done in the right hands. A reduction of the the hump seen on a side view, refinement of the tip and addressing of the hanging columella (droopy tip) will greatly enhance your nose. You may also need narrowing of the bridge to give you the ideal proportion and balance, but difficult to tell until you are examined in an office. The pain is very easily managed by most patients with pain medication. Seek a board certified surgeon with experience in rhinoplasty.
Asked By: _k
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It appears from the limited photos that you have a bulbous tip and a small dorsal hump and possibly a slight deviation to the right. A rhinoplasty procedure with reduction of the dorsal hump, tip refinement and projection and possibly osteotomies to narrow and straighten the nose should give you a greatly enhanced nose. Seek and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area and look at several of his before and after photos.
Asked By: amglover25
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From the limited photos it appears that you have a wide, bulbous tip which droops on smiling. The open or closed rhinoplasty technique depends on the surgeons preference and level of comfort. You will need narrowing of the bulbous tip by suturing techniques (possibly minor excision of cartilage) and addressing the muscles that pull the nasal tip down when smiling. The bridge may need to be addressed as well. The need to narrow the nostrils will be decided at the end of the operation in order to achieve the optimal proportions. An office consultation in person with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will guide you.
Asked By: Wendy May
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Yes, you would be a very good candidate for a rhinoplasty and septoplasty as you most likely have a deviated septum as well as a deviated nose. You have a dorsal hump and high bridge and somewhat bulbous tip. A rhinoplasty to reduce the hump/bridge , refine the tip, straighten the nose and septum, shorten the nose along with tip elevation and rotation would greatly enhance your facial proportions. Seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Discuss cost and health plan coverage with your consultant specialist.
Asked By: Rhino12
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Sometimes the cast/splint loosens up and could come off. It should not be a problem at 6 days. It is best to check with your surgeon and see how he wants to address it.
Asked By: missconfuse
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Unfortunately, it is not possible and highly risky to save the implant. A synthetic implant used in nasal augmentation that is infected, should be removed and the abscess drained. You will need antibiotics as well. Several months later after healing is complete (preferably a year) autologous material (cartilage) should be used for dorsal and tip augmentation.
Asked By: casper098
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At this early stage, it is difficult to tell and it is probably swelling. You need to be patient and give yourself time to heal. In about 3 months you will probably know better, although it may take 6 to 12 months to reveal the contour of the bridge. Keep in touch with your surgeon periodically to reevaluate your progress.
Asked By: n2221
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Difficult to tell how much cartilage is left in the septum unless a surgeon examines your septum. The surgeon who performed the surgery knows best. Often times there is additional cartilage available in the septum. Other sources such as ear or rib cartilage can provide graft material depending on the specific needs for a revision. A good office examination by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon with emphasis on revision rhinoplasty will give the answers.
Asked By: RichardMartin
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It is difficult to tell from your photo. At two months it could be swelling, but if it continues to persist after one year, you may need some revision. It is somewhat difficult to get a crooked nose to look perfectly straight and sometimes a minor revision is needed. Check periodically with you surgeon who will advise you accordingly.
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