Naturally in the first few weeks pain is to be expected, but can the nose ache permanently in some cases if nerve damage was caused by cutting the septum or surrounding cartilage? I know bones sometimes never feel quite right after being fractured, I'm wondering if cartilage could be the same.
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Leelee: at 13 days postoperatively, you still have a fair amount of swelling. While the "shape" on profile won't change much, the overall size of your nose will still reduce somewhat. In other words, your final result will likely be a slightly smaller version of the nose you see now,...
Dear Stasiajackson, Parental or guardian consent is needed in all patients under the age of 18 years old in any state in the United States. Any ethical surgeon will abide by these laws. After the age of 18 you are considered an adult and can have the surgical procedure done then without parental...