Over a year ago, I had rhinoplasty to get rid of a hump on my nose. However, the tip of my nose was raised when this was not discussed to being altered, as I was very happy with where it was. I am now very unhappy with how my nose looks, it is straight. However, due to the height of my nose tip it doesn't look like me. I've talked to my surgeon many times and he's suggested using extended baton grafts but said it could cause swelling that will never go away, plus risk of infection. Please help.
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Great question. The only risks are those of the operation itself and the healing within the first year or two. There is always a risk of bleeding, infection, asymmetry, etc. associated with the stepoff, but these are very low with a rhinoplasty surgeon. once a year or two has passed and your...
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Hi,
It's never a good idea to home alone or drive after surgery. Anything could happen in the first 24 hours. You should have a responsible adult take you home after surgery.
Best,
Dr.S.
