I had my rhinoplasty done 6 mos. ago, feeling a heavy pressure (sometimes a little bit pain) on my glabella and on upper (dorsal part). my implant is goretex. My doc told me to get used to the feeling and said it is not rejection nor infection since there is no swelling and extrusion. There are also small spider veins on my dorsum but this is present since the operation He prescribed antibiotics but it did not alleviate the pressure. Is this part of the healing?
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November 11, 2024
Answer: Disadvantages of Goretex rhinoplasty versus natural Asian rhinoplasty
The best surgeon for your nose is one that has experience and expertise in both, since the best set of surgical techniques will depend on your aesthetic goals in combination with your anatomy. Based on your photos, it does appear your tip is slightly wide and ptotic, in the setting of soft tip...
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Threads are not the best option for this reason as well as infection. Implants are also not ideal in the nose for similar reasons. Start with consultations from qualified surgeons to see if you're a candidate. Hope this is helpful.
In general, a columella strut graft is placed into the nasal tip to add structural support. Removal of this could lead to a lower nasal tip appearance which may be what you're looking for. Please consider meeting with your surgeon or with another reputable rhinoplasty specialist so you could...
