I've had an L- shaped silicone nose implant put in nearly 7 years ago. Just recently I've decided to try botox on the forehead. For the past few days the tip of my nose has been hurting. I'm wondering if it's because I can no longer lift my eyebrows and the pressure is causing the discomfort. I'm worried that the tip of the implant is going to protrude or move downwards. If anyone is familiar with this, please help explain to me what is happening and the potential outcomes!
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As you're describing an operation that only took place twelve days ago, for this region it is too early to have any conclusions about the asymmetry of the tip – I will advise you to wait for a minimum of six – in certain cases 12 – months before having a final opinion.
Anyone maneuver on the nose will result and changes to other angles, distances or proportions for other aspects of the nose. By de rotating a nose, it will often look longer and more projected. The nasal width, however, is typically not affected by de-rotation of the nose. a good rhinoplasty...
Great question. This is one of the most common procedures that a lot of us perform. It is very easy to combine both septoplasty to straighten the septum with a rhinoplasty to straighten the nose. However, only the septoplasty is covered by insurance, and septoplasty alone may not straighten the...