I jusy had my 3rd revison rhinoplasty and have been doing everything possible to make sure this goes well and heals properly. However i had wanted cheek implants due to having lower jaw surgery a year ago. I cant do fat im too skinny and i want a stronger result that will not fade. And filler is a waste of money and i want a more permanent result. My only worry is that will this cause my nose to swell ? I am 6 months post rhino
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I would never recommend facial implants in an active fighter - MMA, boxing, etc. Given the nature of such activities, you WILL be struck in the implant(s) at some point. You risk dislodgement of the implant even if it is fixated with screws. This could be a very challenging situation to revise...
It would be very difficult to give you good advise without in person evaluation. It can be a small seroma around implant, implant displacement, rotation, etc. CT scan may be the way to check position of the implant? Discussion with your surgeon is best way to proceed with fixing the problem....
No, cheek implants do not change the shape of the nose, they simply augment your existing maxilla and midface. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult procedures to perform in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so make sure you choose a rhinoplasty specialist. Both rhinoplasty and...