Internal and external pain still even though no more drainage from bad infection that lasted 4 months around septal alar rim graft. red lump, inflammation still on skin outside of nose and internally rawness. Do I have exposed cartilage and should it be trimmed away? Surgeon too far away, due to see another surgeon close to home. Does trimming exposed cartilage help with pain? This area looked fine before surgery so I'm very upset!
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Hi,Rhinoplasty performed with sedation is, in my opinion, the preferred method. The recovery is faster and there seems to be less swelling. However, the success of a sedation rhinoplasty depends on the skill of the person providing the sedation. Not all anaesthesia providers are...
Dear TraceySorry to hear your story. You indeed seem to have had it tough. If your soft tissues are reasonable (ie your nose is reasonably soft and not too scarred), I would say something could probably be done. However you would need very careful assessment and planning with...
It is hard to make my recommendations based on
this info, but what I can deduce is that the goretex graft is an onlay,
resulting in sinking in of the nasal wall. Likely what is needed is more
structural cartilage work to first and most importantly achieve proper nasal
wall support. However,...