I'm planning on having a revision rhino as the primary left me with a slight pollybeak and drooped tip. However, I am trying to get pregnant soon, and have heard swelling during pregnancy can interfere with the final result. Is this true? Can I have surgery pre-pregnancy, or do I need to wait until after?
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Synechia on the inside of the nose can be lysed at anytime after the surgical procedure. Best to wait one year to revise cosmetic component of the nose
At only 2 months postop from rhinoplasty, you are still very early in your recovery with a tremendous amount of swelling in your nose. The swelling will resolve in a progressive fashion over months in the direction of gravity: the upper third will resolve in about 3 months, the middle third in ...
I would recommend consulting with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty. Many times rib cartilage is an excellent choice for creating a rigid framework for a nose, whether making it larger or smaller. The reason rib cartilage is used is because scar c...