It’s been 2.5 post open rhinoplasty and about a week ago my nostrils & columella started developing redness, itchiness and irritated. I saw my surgeon 3 days ago and he prescribed me clindamycin antibiotic along with triamcinolone cream. I was just wondering if anyone has ever seen or experienced this post rhinoplasty? Is this an allergy? Could this be an infection? I’m highly concerned and worried that this will effect my overall results... Thankyou
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Don’t fret! A nose takes at least one year to heal following a rhinoplasty. At 11 days post-op, your nose will still be quite swollen. I know that being patient is easier said than done, but the best course right now really is to give it some time to settle. However, it is important to k...
The defect your nose demonstrates is likely from the nasal bones not meeting along your dorsum. I suspect that you had a nasal dorsal hump prior to surgery. When the hump was lowered in order to prevent an “open roof deformity” of the nasal dorsum the nasal bones are fractured on the sides...
I have seen a similar situation before that was due to changes in nasal tip cartilage with age combined with thinning of nasal skin and subcutaneous tissues which made cartilage asymmetry more visible. It could be improved with a tip rhinoplasty or possibly with a fat graft to soften it and ...
