I need a rasp for a minor bump. I would like to avoid epinphrene and do local anesthesia only. I have read of cardiac emergencies from patients who have gotten lido/epi with nose procedures.
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February 12, 2024
Answer: Yes, but no need
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Hi @lovybunny, Excellent question. Technically yes if the rasping is done too forcefully or in a location where it causes separation of the upper lateral cartilages from the nasal bones. I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh
Rhinoplasty surgery tends to lead to a lot of bruising and swelling around the eyes. In that regard, I would suggest waiting several months after Rhinoplasty to have your under eyes addressed. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the width and nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. With only front view pictures, it's hard to determine what else would help give you...
