So, my doctor shaved down my hump and narrowed the tip along with my nostrils. It has been 4 days after I had surgery. Whenever I chew food or open my jaw considerably I feel a strong pressure on my nostrils like my stitches will pop out or something. Will these actions end up changing my result in the end or is this nothing to be concerned about?
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Is it ok to chew regularly 4 days after rhinoplasty?
Rasping the bridge is only good for very small bumps. When a large hump is removed it will leave a flat top nose, otherwise known as a open roof deformity. This will not look appropriate, therefore medial and lateral osteotomies will need to be performed to narrow the sidewalls.
Photos would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. In general, asymmetric nostrils can be improved with rhinoplasty surgery, and the approach taken would depend on your individual circumstances. I would recommend an in-person consult with a board certified rhinoplasty...
The rhinoplasty procedure involves elevating and refining the tip along with cartilage dorsal hump removal to give balance. Once the hump is removed osteotomies will usually be required to narrow the bridge line. Many drooping tips also have a depressor septi ligament present which when ...
