I had a closed rhinoplasty with the let down technique 16 days ago. I can still see a little hump on the bridge of my nose. I'm afraid it won't go. I read that with the let down technique it has more chances that the hump stays there. Please help with any advice.
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We use dissolvable Chromic sutures on the inside of the nose during rhinoplasty surgery, and if they become visible, we suggest our patients visit us or snip the suture at the nostril margin. If it's uncomfortable, these may be nylon sutures on a septal splints which will require removal by your...
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Thank you for your question. Rib grafts are very useful as they provide a good bank of cartilage for reconstruction. However, as you mention, they can create a very stiff nasal tip. While other grafts such as a septal graft tend to soften with time, the effect is less so with a...
Hello and thank you for your question. Pain and strange sensations are very normal while you recover from a procedure such as this. If the pain continues past the complete recovery date your surgeon specified, please consult with them. There is a high concentration of nerve...