I've gained about 30 lbs in only a couple years motherhood has been very stressful for me. I know I should be more worried about weight loss than plastic surgery. The thing is I do have a very large and long nose so I think a rhinoplasty would be good for me. I would love to do this for myself as soon as possible I need to do something for me. What if I lose a lot of weight though down the road? Could losing a lot of weight adversely affect my new nose?
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January 21, 2021
Answer: Will weight-loss affect results of rhinoplasty?
That should be possible. Rhinoplasty to address the size and shape of your nose should help you address your concerns. You have to understand that there is no such thing as the “perfect” nose. As rhinoplasty surgeons, we are able to improve the structure and function of the nose to address spe...
A fast heart beat is part of 'hyper dynamic circulation' and this could increase the amount of swelling in the nose and also increase the chances of a nose bleed. I always advise my patients not to engage in 'strenuous exercise' for 6 weeks after surgery. Playing video games is apparently...
Properly sized batten grafts and spreader grafts on a properly selected patients usually do not make the nose wider. However, if the grafts are made too thick or used on a patient who does not need them they can result in widening of the nose. This condition can be reversed by removing or...
