I'm 28 years old, half polynesian with a cleft lip and deviated septum. I am wanting to improve the appearance of my scar as it seems wide and textured, could this be surgically revised at all? I am also hoping to get more symmetry in my nose, I dont care much how it looks from the side, or worried about my bridge, but I would like more even nostrils with a little less width to my nose. Not completely different or western, but softer and refined.
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Though everything may go well there is no "guarantee". It may be prudent to wait around 3 to 4 weeks after your root canal procedure before undergoing a rhinoplasty. You should also discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon.Steven Turkeltaub, MD
I believe you are referring to your columella, which is the middle of the base of the nose. It is made of soft tissue surrounded on each side by the lower lateral cartilages. I am sure it is still swollwen as your description of the "squishy" sensation on touching it. Soft tissue swelling can be...
Best to return to see your rhinoplasty surgeon TODAY! If packing in after one week than you need in person re evaluation to see what is the issue. Also cleaning the nostrils should be only done in office, not at home.
