It seems like there is not enough research being done to combat the thick skin problem for rhinoplasty. It seems like people just accept this and don't try to come up with any innovative solutions or experiments. Why doesn't anyone try to place one or multiple biodegradable dexamethasone-eluting implants under the tip skin after rhinoplasty to prevent excessive fibrosis and hopefully, to thin the skin? Ozurdex seems like an implant that could be repurposed to test this use.
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Answer: Cartilage crafting techniques are helpful for patients with thick nasal skin.
There are many ways to deal with thick nasal tip skin, and if somebody were to develop a poorly healed wound on the tip of their nose, it may make the entirety of the operation not worth it. Additionally, somebody with thick skin can have their skin thinned out directly by their surgeon at the...
The magnet in an MRI machine is very strong, however, if something is not magnetic, like cartilage, it will not move or warp in the presence of such a magnetic field. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
Since rhinoplasty is the more delicate of the two surgeries, it should be performed first. If the facelift is performed first, it could lead to unnecessary nasal swelling that could be distracting for the rhinoplasty surgeon. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
