Hi, I had nose silicone implant 3 years ago and I’m 6 months pregnant now. The skin around my nose is getting thinner and red and the silicone implant is sticking out inside of my nose. It feels weird when I touch my nose tip and I think it’s infected. Is there anything I can do to delay this process until the baby is born? Or can I get my nose implant removed under local anesthesia? I’m really stressed now. Thank you
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Sensory alteration of the nose is not uncommon after rhinoplasty. The nose is innervated by multiple nerves. Inadvertent and unavoidable injury to one or more of these nerves may occur, resulting in a degree of sensory loss. It is usually transient, but occasionally...
Hi kawaiilover,
Thank you for your question! The tip should not drop if support is built in properly and all heals well.Multiple techniques will give you the same reliable results, with open being the most reliable.
- Yadro Ducic, MD
Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can understand from your question.It is not possible to make an accurate assessment without seeing your photos.It would be better face to face consultation.Best regards!
