My doctor said I'll be able to play after 3-4 weeks. I am very serious about playing my instrument but Im worried that my ability to play might be affected after the surgery (in the long term).. Is there any possibility of me losing my ability to play, or am i just being paranoid? please help, thanks.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Playing a musical instrument after a rhinoplasty
Dear Lockysfhhh,From your photos, I can still see bruising. This is because at 10 days after surgery, you are from from done healing. If you trusted your doctor before the surgery, trust him or her now! Ask about your concerns and then give it time to heal!All the best,Dr....
It is most likely that you have edema that has settled in the columella that is causing it to appear lower hanging. nostril retraction at 1 month is not likely. Regardless, it is too early to make a final decision on your final outcome. HA fillers may be able to "lower" the nostrils until th...
Nasal swelling post rhinoplasty can be quite distressing for patients. Patient and surgeon must be patient while the trauma of the rhinoplasty settles down. If localized swelling occurs a small dose of kenalog can improve things.
