I had rhinoplasty about 15 years ago for a very large bump on my nose. It all went fine and looked ok but I now have a hanging columella & wondered if I could get this fixed without going through rhinoplasty again, simply because I cannot afford it.
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Thank you for your question and submitting pictures. If your concerns about a low columella and a rounded tip bother you enough to do something about it, then you could be a good candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty surgery. These concerns would require another surgery and undergoing any s...
It can be normal to experience bloody secretions and mucus for several weeks after rhinoplasty surgery. However, it is not advisable to pick at any crusts or the nose itself as this can cause unneeded irritation to the surgical site. A saline nasal rinse can help reduce secretions and crusts aft...
Hello, and thank you for your question. You’ll likely be better off gently applying a cold compress to the swollen area rather than standing outside in the cold to reduce swelling. Cold winter air is also very dry, which can cause nosebleeds and other uncomfortable effects. You should begin to s...
