Hi! I am about eight months post-op. Around the six month mark, I noticed a bump around my supratip area. I thought it might be scar tissue, but my surgeon told me it’s not swelling or scar tissue. He told me that my nose was very crooked before surgery, so that cartilage shifted back, and that I should massage it. We also injected some steroid. Now, about two months later, it’s much worse. Is this truly cartilage? Do I need revision? My surgeon said it’s noticeable to the average person.
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For solve this problem endoscopic nazal examination is necessary . please consult an ear nose and throat specialist in your country and get information.
From the photos that you have provided I see two correctable issues with your nose. The nose does settle over time and we can see some irregularities appear after all the swelling resolves, This can take years. I think that correcting the fullness in our dorsum and specifically in the...
You may have less nostril show on profile after surgery, however, this is not unattractive. It's not clear from your narrative how long you are after surgery. Some people need more time than others to get used to their nasal appearance after rhinoplasty. If I'm missing the mark, you might...