Forceps Delivery and Nose injury. Could this have caused the bridge to be wide?
February 14, 2024
Asked By:k2024 in Hawthorne, Queensland, Australia
my daughter was delivered by forceps which accidentally went across the top of her nose and across one of her eyes. She has always had a wide nose , no breathing issues at all but after having braces age 14 the radiographer asked how she broke her nose as there was some calcification. I'm wanting to know would the forceps have caused this damage if a nasal bridge is not formed at birth.
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Based on your photo, I suspect the both your bridge and tip stick out a bit too far. If you are looking to achieve a less projected nasal appearance on profile, I suspect that your tip would need to be moved closer to your face. Naturally, this would have some changes on front view, however,...
I would see your original surgeon to discuss this issue. The nasal drip may be due to allergies as this is the most common etiology of a nasal drip. The scar tissue can be injected with steroids or 5-fluorouracil. This may also need excision or a more drastic procedure if there is scar...
I agree that the lower 1/3 of your nose may appear a bit wider on front view than before surgery. If this is giving you significant aggravation, perhaps an alar plasty to narrow your nostrils may be the path of least resistance since this can be performed with local anesthetic in the office. I...
