After primary open rhino I developed a bump on the dorsum. Was given steriod & it made an indention. Also the tip didn't look good & was asymmetrical. Now 7 mo. postop closed revision rhino w/alloderm graft on dorsum w/same surgeon. Most of the swelling has gone except I think the septum because it is still tender. It is bulging on the left. Dorsum is bumpy & indents in a V. Surgeon will not see me for 6 more wks. Is this swelling? Will a steriod injection help? Is this botched?
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It is great that you have taken the time to learn some anatomy however, this deformity is clearly more than just alar cartilage weakness. The ability to compress your entire tip suggests real deficiency in your nasal septum strength or even prescience (after surgery). At a minimum you will need...
Hello, and thank you for providing photos along with your question. Based on these images, you appear to have an upturned tip that looks unnatural, and that can be fixed with a revision rhinoplasty. To determine the appropriate surgical approach, I recommend scheduling a consultation with a...
Dear specialT1,
Thank you for asking your question. This is a limited answer without pictures. I recommend you upload photos and schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Generally speaking, removing a Medpor implant is possible without compromising the skin. This is...