I had rhino/septoplasty 4 months ago by a rhino surgeon. A different surgeon had scheduled me 3 weeks later to remove a small bump from the skin of my nose (benign mole under skin). I was hesitant to do it at the time and asked him if he was certain it was safe to put pressure on my nose, he said yes and then asked if the nasal bones were broken, yes they were. During the excision he scolded his nurse for pushing too hard. I now feel like the bone is pushed in on that side. Is this possible?
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Hello, unfortunately this type of device will not bring much results in your nose. Cartilage must be well structured in surgery, otherwise you will be dissatisfied. This type of device was already proposed 100 years ago and has never brought good results.
I agree that your nose appears to deviate to one side. From the pictures, it is difficult to tell if this is because of the underlying deviated septum, because you do not have a pre-op "birds eye view" photo, but you do have the post op one. The deviation may be from the...
At month from surgery you likely still have swelling in the area under your eyes and by the nose. This is especially the case if bone fractures were done. Give it time -- your eyes should return to normal.
