Hello I have recently had a rhinoplasty 4 months ago in the phillipines being of african american decent i feel that the nose looks very fake and over projected with a very high side wall. I have contacted my Dr who advised me that he used a 6mm gortex implant. I just wanted to ask other surgeons who deal in ethnic noses if this is classed as a large implant. I do like that I have some sort of bridge but this is way to big. If it is classed as bigwhat is the standard size used for ladies
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Many times, minor revisions can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Occasionally, dilute steroid injections can alleviate minor contour irregularities as well. Relay your concerns to your surgeon and he or she can dictate what needs to be done, but a full revision is not necessary.
The short answer is no; the body is a living organism with each important structure encased by a protective layer. The layer over bone - the periosteum - can often thicken after surgery, or supply nutrients to the bone that was rasped to grow new bone. Minor irregularities can be corrected i...
Yes, cartilage and bone can have memory, that's why this is important to seek out a rhinoplasty specialist for best results. A busy round plastic surgeon has dealt with this issue many many times in the past. Impossible to remove scar tissue. Cartilage structural grafts can help with warpage a...
