I'm currently 10 months post op septorhinoplasty. I've been worried that I have a polybeak deformity, but my surgeon has not suggested or advised taping or steroid injections. I have this dent in the bridge area, its quite visible in pictures with flash, almost looks like a vertical line going across my bridge. Any advice as to what I can do? I have before and after pics for reference
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Answer: It may be possible to fill the indentation on the bridge of your nose.
Hello, each nose consists of different structures such as skin, cartilage, bone and the space inside. In addition, the nose also has a breathing function other than appearance. Since preoperative simulations do not take all these factors into account, they do not fully represent the results that...
If you look closely at your nasal base photograph, you can see the appearance of the nasal septum in your left nasal cavity that appears to be pushing your columella to the right. If this is the case, straightening this out maybe achievable. I do not think this is swelling since you are long...
In general, when whenever we file bony bumps on the bridge of somebody's nose, it always leads to a wider nasal appearance. It is for this reason that osteotomies may be necessary after dorsal hump shavings. I hope this answers your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph