I had a rhinoplasty a week ago and today i got my cast and stitches removed but when i smile i can't see my upper teeth ! Eventhough i have braces but before my surgery i used to smile properly What should i do ?
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Dear NONNEWTON, this is a very good question. Drainage is common in the weeks after undergoing septorhinoplasty, especially drainage that is thick or brown, greenish-yellow, dark red, pink, or slightly bloodied in color. Have you been using a nasal spray to gently clean the nostrils? If not,...
Dear Austinou88, this is a great question. Insurance providers typically only cover those procedures that are medically necessary, and seldom ever cover cosmetic procedures (i.e. ones that may improve your self-esteem, but won’t improve your physical health). Therefore, it is highly likely t...
Swelling over the cartilage differs from swelling over the more rigid bone after rhinoplasty. If the fullness is due to the swelling it will resolve with time. Usually around month 6 you get a good idea of how things will settle though final results are determined at 1 year.