I have gotten a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago. At first I noticed a red spot on the horn/side tip of my nose where the end of the cartilage graft is. I asked my surgeon and he said the cartilage will eventually round out and it will go away. Now it’s a very white spot. Was he being honest with me?
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Considering a cosmetic surgery is a unique patient's decision.
We as surgeons, when asked by patients, suggest certain changes according to our findings. I agree with you on your perception of your nose tip and chin, and both issues can be corrected with surgery. If you are experiencing...
Hi @Nice564312. Thank you for sending your photos. I recommend seeing an expert rhinoplasty specialist for an in person examination. There are several options for you that can be determined after examination. A rhinoplasty in my opinion is one of the most difficult procedures to perform. In my...
A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish decreasing the overall projection of the nose, shaving down the dorsal hump and refining the nasal tip. All of the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required, and no painful packing as required either. Digital...