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Roller coaster after rhinoplasty?

0102allyAug 30, 2016
I had a closed rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago. i had a hump removed, the sides thinned up, and tip lifted. how soon can I go to an amusement park like six flags ?

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Miguel Mascaro, MD

Interestingly enough, I had a patient of mine a few months ago ask for the exact same thing! To be honest with you, without seeing the rest of your nose and face, it is difficult to assess how achievable and realistic your expectations are.  You have very poorly defined tip cartilages...

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Andrew Miller, MD

It is completely normal to see some irregularities in the nose as the different cartilages can be different shapes or in different positions. It would be best to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for consultation to find out what can or cannot be done. Indentations can often be filled in,...

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Jeffrey Jumaily, MD

Thank you for posting. This is not look like exposed cartilage. The white edge is the lower part of the upper lateral cartilage. Everything looks ok in this picture. continue to follow up with your surgeon. Good luck

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John Michael Thomassen, MD

The cartilage will not become exposed; however, the outline of the cartilage may become more apparent with time.  Some warping of carilage grafts does occur that can make the grafts more visible.  Best wishes, Dr. T. 

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Tom D. Wang, MD, FACS

Hi EmyMay, thanks for sharing your photos.  The bifid nasal tip can be corrected permanently with a rhinoplasty procedure which helps to narrow and refine the entire nasal tip.  This requires a combination of techniques to reduce the size and correct the shape of the nasal tip cartilages.Ty...

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J. Andrew Bartlett, MD, FRCS

Certainly the nasal dorsal profile looks great.  You're right that the tip is somewhat "droopy" compared to the preoperative altered image.  There is much healing to take place however.Specifically with scar contracture as part of the normal healing process you may find...

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