going in for a primary rhinoplasty/perforated septum repair. I need to understand in depth the pros and cons of donor vs own rib cartilage to make decision. I am aware of the pain/downtime from using my own but incredibly confused by medical research on the long term outcomes and complications of the two. Especially regarding re absorption of donor rib and the chances of this occurring in the years to come. I am 40yrs old and don't want to undergo this surgery again as I age. Thanks!!
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Hello @shenad thank you for your question. Every specialist has his recommendations for before and after surgery. I recommend my patients before surgery not to smoke at least 15 days before surgery, to avoid excessive food and alcoholic beverages, not to take medications with anticoagulant...
Hi dear thanks for your query. I have seen your pics though I require more views to do final comment on your requirements for septo-rhinoplasty. first to answer your query , septoplasty is a simple procedure but seeing your pics u require a lot more like tip plasty and few grafts on the dorsum,...
Hi dear thanks for your query. well I feel may be your cartilage has not been corrected fully and not been fixed properly that's why its moving and making noises or cracks as u have described. trouble breathing is due to cartilage problem. as I can understand u shall require a revision...
