I am 11 weeks post op. The tip has not gone down at all. I have a bulbous tip, and it was not reduced. Should I get a revision with the same surgeon if It does not go down? Shouldn't the tip go down after two rounds of injections? at 6 weeks apart. thank you
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Rhinoplasty is a pretty custom operation. The upside is that it allows a surgeon to custom tailor a patient's nose to their preferences--within anatomical constraints--and still leave it looking natural and functioning properly. The downside is that such custom work really requires and...
Thank you for your question, Cara. In general, using a Neti Pot to rinse the nose with saline (salt water) should not present any problems. Saline administration in various forms can be helpful to minimize dryness and crusting during the post-op period. That being said, check with your surgeon...
A broken out, red splotchy appearance on your nose may just be contact dermatitis from the glue in the nasal tape. You should show this to your surgeon, since you might benefit from topical hydrocortisone cream.
Good luck.
Dr. Joseph