I had septoplasty for deviated septum in 2000 and tip rhinoplasty in 2012. I currently have a perforated septum and the tip is severely angled making it difficult to breath. I would like both fixed but do not want to do separate surgeries if possible. Is it possible to have a combined revision rhinoplasty and perforated septum repair in the same surgery?
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December 31, 2018
Answer: Combining Secondary Rhinoplasty and Repair of Perforated Septum
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There is a lot of post operative swelling at this time, and it is impossible to predict the final outcome at this stage. Based on your photographs, your nose looks fine for immediate post operative period, especially for a revision rhinoplasty. Please be patient and ...
There can be a tremendous amount of swelling after a rhinoplasty, especially after the cast is removed. Unfortunately, even the nose does not swell the same on one side as it can on the other and asymmetry during the healing period is incredibly common. Taping is a very common and effective...
In our practice, we do not recommend Gore-Tex implant to the nose due to the fact that it has a high propensity for infection and extrusion. It is probably best to wait at least 1 year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty with cartilage grafting to build up the bridge of her nose. C...