I had a pimple on my left nostril (columella) and I popped it using tweezers. It was a black head but it later filled with pus, so I cleaned it and applied antibiotics. Will this result in an infection to my revision rhinoplasty? I am 9 months post op.
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Thank you for your photos. A right- and left-sided profile picture would have been very helpful to see to determine if your body created excess scar tissue. I do see the asymmetry to which you refer, but please keep in mind that the tip remains swollen far longer than all other aspects of the...
If you're looking to camouflage a small profile bump 13 months after revision tip-plasty, fillers may be considered for camouflaging this small bump, depending on your examination. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
Thank you for your questions but the photos are limited and unlabeled. As a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many revision rhinoplasty surgeries, the importance of an in-person exam cannot be stressed enough, particularly in cases such as yours! Revision rhinoplasty is extremely...