I'm not sure why it does this. It did this before my first procedure (I haven't had a second yet, but I am in a month). I don't think it has to do with swelling because I will have days where there is no swelling at all and then days when I do. Today I don't & the inside of my tip is tingling & it's uncomfortable. Do you guys know what could be causing this? Should I bring this to the attention of my surgeon in a month? I brought it up before my first rhinoplasty but he kind of brushed it off.
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The breathing difficulties you describe are typical and normal for many patients. You probably have a lot of swelling and it should resolve with time. Many patients struggle with recovery time expecting quick, almost instant results as far as breathing and appearance of their nose. Although...
Yes, IMHO rib cartilage, rib bone, calvarial bone and irradiated cartilage all have the tendency to dissolve unevenly (appears as warping) creating dips and depressions. I prefer using a straight, silastic dorsal grafts for building up the nasal bridge.
When performing a closed rhinoplasty, it is the right side of the nose that it is used for gaining access to the bridge. Chances are you are more swollen on the right, because of that. As the swelling decreases the nose should even out. Depending on what maneuvers were done for the tip, the...