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The fibrofatty tissue and muscle in the nose is at the level between the nasal archetecture,bone and cartilage and the skin. It does not have the strength to support the nose or give it definition. In fact it tends to round out the nose. If you want shape and strength go bone and cartilage.
We don't consider the fibrofatty tissue of the nose as a supportive tissue in the nose. The bone and cartilage are considered the supportive "skeleton" of the nose. Fibrofatty tissue is not supportive like cartilage usually is. Consider the relative strength when the feel the top of your ear (cartilage) and the earlobe (fibrofatty tissue).Best wishes! Harry V. Wright MD, Sarasota, Florida
Hello, These bumps are probably the cartilage domes of your nose becoming more visible as the swelling goes down. Unless they are causing problems, they are normal and nothing needs to be done.
Hello, As you rightly say, the swelling takes over a year to go down. The swelling in the upper nose improves quicker than the tip which takes longest to improve. Most of the changes are early on within the first 3 months but minor changes are still expected after that time. You can take regular...
You are still early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The swelling during this time is rarely symmetric. One side will always resolve more quickly than the other. The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to...
The presence of fillers should have no impact on having a rhinoplasty done. You might want to mention this to your surgeon prior to surgery.
Dear melaniemagno12,Thank you for your question and your photos. Although the photos were taken at different postures, it appears that your nasal tip is slightly swollen. This is a common question that I get asked all the time. To allay your fears and anyone else with the same concerns, the in...
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