I do have a small nose. I wanted to enhance the bridge of my nose, lengthen the tip, and trim the alar. So i decided to do a rhinoplasty. The doctor put goretex from bridge to tip and trimmed my alar. During my check up, the doctor noticed a redness. Which was probably a sign of extrusion. My doctor decided to remove the implant and let my nose heal first. Im worried if he puts i back, there will be extrusion again. But he says he will put cartilage on the tip next time.
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Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, due to the fact that there's been previous alterations the normal anatomy and scar tissue formation. It is very important to have realistic expectations about what can and cannot be accomplished with the procedure. The small...
What you describe is a relative common issue usually associated with open rhinoplasty techniques. Is your tip really stiff? In my estimation this is usually the problem, in that the tip is so unnaturally stiff after rhinoplasty that normal smile muscle activation creases the lip because the n...
It may take several days to begin seeing the effects of a steroid injection. In my experience, the effects of the injection itself can continue for 6-8 weeks. So, you may continue to see improvement during that time. For this reason, it is wise to wait a few months in between each injection.
