I had a cocaine habit for a couple years when I was younger. And have a huge perforated septum and saddle nose. I haven’t touched any drugs in over 5 years and will never again, but I am constantly reminded of it when I look in the mirror.
Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse over time if left untreated? Tough problem caused by the cocaine that created the perforated septum. The 'saddle' nose can be reconstructed with cartilage grafts from the ear or rib cartilage.
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Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse over time if left untreated? Tough problem caused by the cocaine that created the perforated septum. The 'saddle' nose can be reconstructed with cartilage grafts from the ear or rib cartilage.
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Saddle nose First and foremost congratulations on staying clean for over 5 years. Since you have issues with both the septum and the outward appearance it's important to see a Facial Plastic Surgeon that may also be an Otolaryngologist (ENT). He or she will specialize in the face/head/neck and may be able to perform a septorhinoplasty to repair the inside and out. You would need an examination to determine which approach would be best. Be Well!
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Saddle nose First and foremost congratulations on staying clean for over 5 years. Since you have issues with both the septum and the outward appearance it's important to see a Facial Plastic Surgeon that may also be an Otolaryngologist (ENT). He or she will specialize in the face/head/neck and may be able to perform a septorhinoplasty to repair the inside and out. You would need an examination to determine which approach would be best. Be Well!
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August 18, 2018
Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse? A thorough internal and external examination the nose is required to determine how to proceed with repairing the saddle deformity and septal perforation. Important to be off cocaine for at least 1 year before undergoing any surgical procedures on the nose. The saddle deformity can be built up with a cartilage graft harvested the ear, and the dorsal hump can be shaved down. For more information and many before and after rhinoplasty examples, please see the link and the video below
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August 18, 2018
Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse? A thorough internal and external examination the nose is required to determine how to proceed with repairing the saddle deformity and septal perforation. Important to be off cocaine for at least 1 year before undergoing any surgical procedures on the nose. The saddle deformity can be built up with a cartilage graft harvested the ear, and the dorsal hump can be shaved down. For more information and many before and after rhinoplasty examples, please see the link and the video below
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Http://drardesh.com Great to hear that you have stayed clean for 5 years!. There is a chance that your saddle deformity will continue to become more significant as you age. As we age the intrinsic strength of the cartilage decreases and this is why elderly people have droopy noses. Based on your photographs you look relatively young and I recommend that you have your nose fixed sooner than later so you can enjoy appearance that you want for the rest of your life, have normal breathing, and not be at risk for bloody noses. Your surgery would be a complex one because of the saddle deformity and the septal perforation. Based on the size of the septal perforation it may be possible to repair that as well for you. I have videos posted on here of complex noses I have repaired. I recommend that you consult a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with excess extensive experience in the kind of rhinoplasty that you require. Please make sure that they show you their own before and after work. I wish you the best and hope this helps, Dr. Ardeshirpour
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Http://drardesh.com Great to hear that you have stayed clean for 5 years!. There is a chance that your saddle deformity will continue to become more significant as you age. As we age the intrinsic strength of the cartilage decreases and this is why elderly people have droopy noses. Based on your photographs you look relatively young and I recommend that you have your nose fixed sooner than later so you can enjoy appearance that you want for the rest of your life, have normal breathing, and not be at risk for bloody noses. Your surgery would be a complex one because of the saddle deformity and the septal perforation. Based on the size of the septal perforation it may be possible to repair that as well for you. I have videos posted on here of complex noses I have repaired. I recommend that you consult a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with excess extensive experience in the kind of rhinoplasty that you require. Please make sure that they show you their own before and after work. I wish you the best and hope this helps, Dr. Ardeshirpour
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Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse over time if left untreated? t can get worse but it could be fine as well, it depends on the perforated septum.
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Answer: Will my saddle nose get worse over time if left untreated? t can get worse but it could be fine as well, it depends on the perforated septum.
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