I injured my nose in a bad fall last week. The bridge of my nose has a dent. The x-ray showed that a piece of bone with chipped off. Part of the tip is is collapsed. I’ve had massive bruises under my eyes. I’ve read online that I should get reconstructive surgery within 2 weeks. I contacted my ENT surgeon, and I’ll get an exam in a month. But I’ve been on a waiting list for a deviated septum surgery for over a year. What should I do?
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July 2, 2020
Answer: How long should I wait after facial trauma before a rhinoplasty?
As far as I can see from the photos you've sent, there is an asymmetry in your nasal wings and an irregularity in the cartilage tissue. The most effective method I can recommend for solving this situation is atraumatic, Preservation Rhinoplasty for your nose surgery.
I believe there are a few things that can be done to your nose to make you happier with it: narrow the tip (like the woman in the short video that I posted with this answer), and also elevate the tip upwards, and perhaps move the tip back a bit closer to your face, and then lower the bridge to ...
Yes. It is safe to take probiotics after a rhinoplasty. Many people believe that, especially if you are taking antibiotics after your surgery, that probiotics can help maintain a normal GI flora.
