I need to do some functional septoplasty to which I expect to add some cosmetic rhino (hump reduction, raising tip). I also want to do a hair transplant (FUE) around the same time. The FUE procedure would involve lying face down for hours, which would drastically increase blood pressure on nose. How long should I wait in between procedures? Is 4 weeks enough time after the rhino to do the FUE? Is the risk just some discomfort or disfigurement?
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Dear Vivid674893,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
Dear ccla27,This can be corrected with rhinoplasty using correct techniques and the required level of shaving. To understand the scale of the work to be done and determine our approach, A CT scan of paranasal sinuses (PNS) on the Coronal/Axial planes is required.
Performing surgery on a patient with an existing infection can increase the risk of an infection developing at the surgical site. Ask your dentist what he/she recommends as far as an antibobiotic. Even though your surgery is in another country, you should email or phone your surgeon's office for...