Due to breathing problems, and a past history of strep/ tonsillitis, I am told it would be wise to get my tonsils removed and deviated septum fixed. Can this be combined in one surgery to lower costs/ to minimize the amount of time I will have to take off of work? Where would be the best place to look for surgeons who would be able to perform such a surgery? Thank you for taking your time to answer!
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This would only be happening, IMHO, if you had a sudden dissolution of the tip cartilage in that area at this late date after your Rhinoplasty. Two scenarios for this happening come to mind.
During your Rhinoplasty you had onlay cartilage grafts that have now dissolved creating a...
It is very common to have numbness on the tip of your nose after rhinoplasty. This can last as long as six months in some patients but in 17 years of practice, I have always seen it return to normal. I hope this information helps.
Thank you so much for sharing your photos. Your hanging columella appears to be multifactorial: You can see nostril retraction along with an exaggerated curvature of your columella that is leading to your excessive nostril-show on profile.
Before considering further surgery, you may ...
