Hi, this might be a little bit of a technical question. Often a so called 4-0 suture is mentioned on many of your rhinoplasty websites, which is a suture diameter of approximately 0.15 mm I guess. What is the typical diameter of the needle you use in rhinoplasty?
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Alar reduction, if performed in a conservative fashion, will not create a breathing problem. It is also important to make sure that there is no underlying preexisting abnormality such as a deviated septum or valve collapse that are already restricting the airflow through the nose.
Yes, it is ok after 3 months to begin using the topical cream. I would begin using it every third night for one week, then every other night for a week and if you can tolerate it, once a night. The nose is more sensitive than other areas on the face so you may not tolerate it every...
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Thank you for the question. It is unlikely that a nose bleed will affect the shape and result of your rhinoplasty at 9 weeks following surgery. Nose bleeds may not be totally common after rhinoplasty but some small amount of blood frequently comes out in the weeks and...
