I've had septoplasty, turbinates fixed and the outside was cut to make thinner. The tip was reshaped. I am only 10 days post op but my African American nose now looks Caucasian. I hate it. I know everyone will say wait but the thinness will not change and it's too short. My mouth to nose ration is terrible. My nostril holes are very small. My nose is terribly botched. Can this be corrected in a year and by what procedures?
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Thank you for your question.Rhinology is a new subspecialty of Ear, nose and throat surgery that specialises in diseases of the nasal passages, the sinuses and the anterior skull base. So in essence, a rhinologist is first and foremost an ENT surgeon, who has specialised in the above diseases...
Thank you for the question! Like most surgeons, I would advise you to wait about 3 weeks before engaging in strenuous physical activities after rhinoplasty. Even if sexual activity poses no risk of nasal trauma, it might elevate your blood pressure and increase your heartbeat. This might...
Dear Reader,The concerns you are describing can be corrected; however, they are cosmetic and will not likely be covered by insurance. Good luck and safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon