I have Hashimotos, and I recently have begun to suspect dermato as well because of Gottron's papules and a very elevated creatine kinase. I just broke/fractured my nose last night and a dorsal hump appeared immediately. What kind of clearance or evaluation do I need before a surgery? Do thyroid antibodies matter? If there are any specific tests that would be so helpful. I also have rosacea on the face, which may mean that my autoimmune disease affects the skin on my face.
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Answer: Correcting a nasal fracture with underlying thyroid and skin conditions
Hi and welcome to our forum!I am not quite sure of nature of your concern. The nose appears midline. The base of the bridge is somewhat broadened. The tip appears to demonstrate adequate definition. There appears to be a lack of projection of the columellar margin inferiorly. You demonstrate a s...
We do not like performing rhinoplasty at our local hospital, and we prefer using our surgical center. The reason is that our anesthesiologist and assistant are the same, and all of our rhinoplasty instruments are kept in excellent condition. There are too many variables at the hospital to...
Hi and welcome to our forum!From your single oblique photo, I note a high bridge and a moderate hump. Without a frontal view, I cannot comment on nasal width, nasal shape, or nasal tip definition. Without a "worm's eye" view, I cannot comment on nostril size, symmetry or septal displacement.Fr...
