I want to go snow skiing 7-8 weeks post surgery, is it possible to ski and put the ski goggles on? My procedure will include breaking the nose to put it in place.
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It is likely only incidental that you are experiencing Eustachian tube issues after a septoplasty and rhinoplasty. It is best to be seen by an ENT physician who can examine your nose with an endoscopy and your ear pressure. You will likely benefit from a hearing test as well to...
There are risks with every surgical procedure. Having said that there are several ways to augment the bridge successfully. Cartilage strips or fascia can be added but I prefer to use diced cartilage and fascia grafts. Consult with a revision rhinoplasty specialist.
If your surgeon utilized an incision on the columella, then it is normal at this stage to have some redness and induration (swelling) to that area. I'm not sure Gortex would be placed in that area, so I would not expect graft extrusion. If it doesn't hurt and there is no drainage,...