It's been 3 months since my septoplasty/rhinoplasty and have developed a hook nose. Surgeon did fracture nose, softened tip, lowered profile and removed dorsal hump. As swelling on my nose goes down, this hook is becoming more prominent. I am still taping it at night, massaging and it is growing larger each month. Dr thinks it may just be calcium deposits. Could the Dr not have remove the dorsal hump and lowering profile cause this hook nose? Surgeon is very experienced and has great reputation.
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Dear meganmarusak, If the corner of the tape is lifting a bit this should not be of any concern. If it starts to come off further I would suggest seeing your surgeon for a follow up appointment and they can apply new tape. In the interim keep the area dry. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Releasing of the depressor septi ligament is only performed when there is a dynamic tip that droops when smiling . The depressor septi ligament can be released through Either closed or open rhinoplasty. If you do not have a drooping tip with animation, the ligament does not need to...
Depending on the type of mask and how it secures onto the face/nose, you MIGHT get some temporary compression of the skin of the bridge of the nose immediately after wearing them, but they will NOT cause permanent deformation or alteration to your nose shape. Think of it similar to how you can...
