My wife noticed it about a 10 days ago, but it was smaller. I thought it was from a camo hunting mask I was wearing earlier. Then yesterday she said it was bigger and I finally noticed it myself. It is now the size of the tip of my index finger. I will be 50 years old this month and I am a healthy individual. What can be causing the dimple?
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It is not abnormal to still have swelling at the base 5 months after open rhinoplasty. In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take up to 18-24 months to see the final result of surgery. Swelling may be influenced by the...
It is possible to improve the appearance of the profile with rhinoplasty surgery. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He or she may use computer imaging software to morph a photo of you, which will give you an idea of how the final result of surgery may...
Where was the harvest site for the nasal bone graft? Was it a rib graft? Hiccups are caused by numerous reasons but may be related to an irritation of the diaphragm. There are medications may be prescribed to control hiccups.Consult your surgeon.