Today is my 5th day post op from my closed rhinoplasty+septoplasty. I had a sore throat and injured uvula after surgery that seemed to be getting better after by the third day. Then yesterday and today the sore throat seemed to get worse, and I have pressure/pain in my ears and my head. Is this due to the swelling?
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Based on your description of the growth and how you attempted to treat it, I believe that you may have had a viral wart. The hole in the septum can be treated. I would recommend that you seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or ENT. Be sure to ask at the time of the consultation about his or...
It's completely normal for you to feel that your nose looks like Miss Piggy. You're still inflamed. As the time passes, the tip of your nose will go down until it reaches its final position that will be until a year after your surgery. It is a slow process so be patient, you are doing...
When septal cartilage is unavailable, rib or ear cartilage can be used for grafts. The decision as to which depends on the amount of cartilage needed and the strength/type of grafts needed for the rhinoplasty. Rib cartilage is useful when in need a larger amount of grafts and those with greater ...
