In 2012, I got my nose done and I wore the cast for about 10 days. I had to wear sutres/stitches for 7 days. I had terrible pain on my right side of my nose. When the sutres came out, we noticed the sutre was cutting into the right side of my nose because it was wrapped around the septum. My doctor assured me my nose would heal fine. Over time, the septum dropped and the tip of my nose started to swell and look disfigured as it is now.My doctor says another rhinoplasty could make it look worse.
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Thank you for your question and photos, I would recommend an alar base reduction. I would advise you to
schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed
examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your
expectations are.
Rhinoplasty is a great way to make your nose smaller. When the tip is brought in and made shorter, the nostrils will also appear to be shorter. The best place to start is with a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist where computer imaging can be done to help you see what you might like.
You are very astute and perceptive. The shape of the forehead whether sloping or more vertical does effect the nasal bones and the start of the nose ( radix), the area you are referring to. It is advantageous to have a higher start to the nose, because if the nose if too large, it...
