I had my rhinoplasty exactly 5 days ago and got my cast off today. I cried immediately after they removed the cast because the bridge of my nose looks fine but the tip looks extremely upturned and my nostrils look strange to me. I feel so ugly and disfigured now and I'm so scared. Please help me.
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December 19, 2013
Answer: My nose looks strange and pig like after my cast removal. And I am so worried I'll be stuck like this forever. What to do?
After surgery, patients will have a diuresis of fluid and frequent urination. As a result of the IV fluid given during the surgery and the retention of fluid (water) from the body's response to trauma, a patient will urinate more frequently on post op day 2 or 3. If you have urgency, frequency,...
Trauma to the nasal bridge can cause callus formation at the bony/ cartilaginous junction along the bridge. This is also known as a hump. Trauma to this area can create a bump or make an existing hump more prominent. If the bump is still present after a few months, a rhinoplasty may be needed. ...
If one has
significant microgenia, a small chin, it is something that should be addressed
at the same time as a rhinoplasty to give the patient optimal facial and nasal
balance. This should be done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or
Otolaryngologist with expertise and experience in rhinoplasty.