Hi. I'm thinking about getting a rhinoplasty procedure and was curious if the MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) I take as a supplement for my skin is contraindicated for this type of surgery? Since it's my understanding that MSM plays a role in connective tissue formation (like cartilage formation) and since a nose job deals with cartilagenous structures, would taking it before and after a nose job be an issue? Specifically with respect to the healing process? Thanks in advance for your answers.
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Generally speaking hardness versus softness is not a factor. The pliability and structural integrity and resistance to deformation are more important considerations when using cartilage for the nose. Cartilage may have different consistency related to its thickness within the nose. Thinner...
Slight movement of a graft after revision rhinoplasty is rarely a problem, as long as it does not interfer with nasal appearance or function. The graft may ultimately fix to the surrounding tissue, but usually surgical intervention is necessary. Discuss this with your surgeonn.
To try to reduce the nasolabial angle is difficult in revision rhinoplasty. There are multiple techniques available to the rhinoplasty surgeon, such as dorsal grafting and extended spreader grafts to try to push the tip downwards. In addition, if there is excess columella show, the columella can...
