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Can collagen supplements have any impact of tissue surrounding nasal tip after open rhinoplasty?

Jessw1234Jan 5, 2020
I am thinking of starting a potent collagen powder supplement with amino acids and other nutrients to help rebuild collagen and elasticity in my skin. However, after researching how these supplements help rebuild / strengthen tissue around the cartilage and bone, I am concerned that they could also impact the surrounding skin on my nasal tip – a problem area I've continuously had to receive steroid injections post op to reduce thickness / "spongy" feeling of skin. Should I take this risk?

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Great question!  Although many practices can perform digital recreations of the possible outcomes, understand that it is never a guarantee of results.  The surgery itself isn't as simple as just photoshopping the nose, there are many anatomical factors that limit what the surgeon can or can...

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The bifid nasal tip can present its challenges depending on the severity of it.. many surgeons would use a piece of cartilage to camouflage it. Although I do many rhinoplasties I have not corrected a bifid tip and would refer you to someone with ample experience in treating it.

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