Hi - I had a revision rhinoplasty 2 years ago. I have a very strange situation - every afternoon, my nose turns red, throbs, feels warm, looks swollen, and I feel congested. This lasts for about 1 -2 hours. It happens regardless of what I eat for lunch, regardless of what I drink. I have been evaluated by dermatologist and do not have rocasea, I do not drink alcohol, I use fluticasone nasal spray daily and take an oral antihistamine daily. Any thoughts on what this could be and any treatment?
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Hi,
It would be possible to do this procedure under local anesthesia. I would suggest have mild sedation: versed and fentanyl. It's very difficult to tell mm with see at least pics of your nose. I would say that this procedure cost can vary from 6500 to 12000 depending where you are...
Hi,
It sounds like you either had spreader grafts or a butterfly graft. Since your only 2 weeks post op, I wouldnt worry too much. Give yourself at least 4 to 6 months for the swelling to resolve.
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Dr.S.
That is a pretty spectacular bifid tip. Also known as a "bum nose". You will have very strong tip cartilages, and they will require weakening without compromising the support of your nose. This will not be straightforward, and if your surgeon says "no...