I got a rhinoplasty on Wednesday. It was a pretty simple one with no splint, just some tape, but I've noticed the tape is lifting on some corner. I don't think it's going to completely come off or anything, but I want to make sure it won't effect the outcome. Should I be concerned?
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Answer: The tape from my rhinoplasty is lifting in some spots - Should I be concerned?
Releasing of the depressor septi ligament is only performed when there is a dynamic tip that droops when smiling . The depressor septi ligament can be released through Either closed or open rhinoplasty. If you do not have a drooping tip with animation, the ligament does not need to...
Depending on the type of mask and how it secures onto the face/nose, you MIGHT get some temporary compression of the skin of the bridge of the nose immediately after wearing them, but they will NOT cause permanent deformation or alteration to your nose shape. Think of it similar to how you can...
It's very difficult for me to judge from this picture, it could perhaps be that the swelling is still present. I suggest you wait another week before following up with your doctor.
