Extremely Thick Strut? Hello so I had my rhinoplasty around six months ago. It was a tip plastic with rib strut graft. The problem is that my doctor has made my strut way too thick and I am having extreme difficulties breathing. I have measured it with my fingers and can confirm it to be 8 millimeters thick. Can someone tell me if that’s a normal thickness for a strut??? I’ve seen online and it says that the thickness is usually 2-4 millimeters. Will trimming it that much have any risk of it breaking??
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General, the rate limiting step for achieving a very narrow nasal appearance is somebody's nasal skin. When somebody has thicker nasal skin and a darker skin complexion, the amount of definition and narrowing is limited somewhat. The best way to have your question answered with specificity would...
Hello,
This is a fantastic observation. While many patients are satisfied after their first, rhinoplasty is in fact one of the most commonly revised surgeries.
Rhinoplasty is a common procedure which combines function and aesthetic of your center-most facial feature. It’s arguably the most n...
Hello and thank you for your question. I allow my patients to wear make up one week after surgery. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
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