Reason I’m asking here and not my surgeon is because he terminated our relationship. I bought a camera to look in my nose. It’s been 10 weeks since surgery. Is this a permanent suture? It doesn’t look like ingrown hair but it’s underneath my skin and I would like to know what it is. Thankyou
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December 16, 2024
Answer: It's not clear from your photo what the problem is.
Since you have decided to use two surgeons, it may be best to wait 3 to 6 months after your surgery to see whether or not you still desire an alarplasty. I believe 3 months post-operative would be the earliest, since the nostril skin will be swollen for several months postoperative. I hope this...
The most common reason why somebody visits us after rhinoplasty abroad is either to have their sutures removed, or because they have concerns about their final result. Sometimes people will visit us because their surgeon from abroad recommends a steroid injection. In general, it is best to keep...
Septal extension grafts and extended spreader grafts are typically utilized to lengthen somebody's nose, and to de-rotate their nasal tip. Since you appear to have thin nasal skin, this should be performed by somebody who is well versed in the usage of these cartilage grafts. The other...