How could my board certified, professor at a prestigious medical school have made this mistake? How best to fix? I will also likely need a revision...should I wait and fix both at the same time? If it does it matter I'll definitely get this protruding bone ASAP! How to pick the best revision surgeon for both the bone protrusion and revision ? I thought I had the best with the original doctor... Thanks for any insight, advice and help!
January 14, 2013
Answer: Revision After Rhinoplasty #nosejob
Timeline is huge and I did not catch how far out you are. I like to wait at least one year before any revision work on the nose. Being that said if it has been 6-8 months and the problem is very clear such as the need to complete the nasal fracture I would do it sooner. Sure you may not have a complete osteotomy on the left but if it is early it may settle still. I would be up front with your surgeon. I do not know many board certified plastic surgeons or other board certified nasal surgeons who want a less than perfect outcome and happy patient. The biggest name is not always the best. However, I am sure your surgeon is great. You just need to be open with that person and I can promise you they will try to move the world to make you happy.
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January 14, 2013
Answer: Revision After Rhinoplasty #nosejob
Timeline is huge and I did not catch how far out you are. I like to wait at least one year before any revision work on the nose. Being that said if it has been 6-8 months and the problem is very clear such as the need to complete the nasal fracture I would do it sooner. Sure you may not have a complete osteotomy on the left but if it is early it may settle still. I would be up front with your surgeon. I do not know many board certified plastic surgeons or other board certified nasal surgeons who want a less than perfect outcome and happy patient. The biggest name is not always the best. However, I am sure your surgeon is great. You just need to be open with that person and I can promise you they will try to move the world to make you happy.
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January 12, 2013
Answer: Bony protrusion after a rhinoplasty
There does appear to be a protrusion on the left side of your nose in the area where a lateral osteotomy would have been performed. You did not mention how long it has been since your surgery but this could just be an early change that will improve over time. Express your concerns to your plastic surgeon. A rhinoplasty is still a technically challenging operation. If there is an obvious problem then most surgeons would do everything possible to correct the problem. If the problem is an unevenness due to the fracturing of the bone then the correction should not be difficult.
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January 12, 2013
Answer: Bony protrusion after a rhinoplasty
There does appear to be a protrusion on the left side of your nose in the area where a lateral osteotomy would have been performed. You did not mention how long it has been since your surgery but this could just be an early change that will improve over time. Express your concerns to your plastic surgeon. A rhinoplasty is still a technically challenging operation. If there is an obvious problem then most surgeons would do everything possible to correct the problem. If the problem is an unevenness due to the fracturing of the bone then the correction should not be difficult.
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