Five months ago a I surgeon removed an ear graft and I suspect an entire upper lateral cartilage that it was on top of. Ear graft was in my medial crus. I can actually reach my finger into my nostril & feel the very painful place he cut it out. The problem is not swelling. With time, painful changes in breathing, taste, & nasal/throat/mouth dryness have worsened. The left side of the nose is collapsed against my bone. What do I do now?
April 8, 2015
Answer: What do I do now? Dear littlemissperfectI think you are much better off going in for a follow up and asking the surgeon to review what was done, show him your problem area(s) and then have a more fair understanding of where you are. Once you know that, you can decide whats your next best step. It would be unusual for a surgeon to do things without a reason and with more information, you can make a good choice for your next move.Even if you want to go for a second opinion, the information from a follow up can help you get a better outcome.
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April 8, 2015
Answer: What do I do now? Dear littlemissperfectI think you are much better off going in for a follow up and asking the surgeon to review what was done, show him your problem area(s) and then have a more fair understanding of where you are. Once you know that, you can decide whats your next best step. It would be unusual for a surgeon to do things without a reason and with more information, you can make a good choice for your next move.Even if you want to go for a second opinion, the information from a follow up can help you get a better outcome.
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April 8, 2015
Answer: Overresected nose You will need a reconstructive procedure to build structure into your nose to open up the collapsed area and restore your breathing. To rebuild where the upper lateral cartilage was removed, your surgeon will need to use ear cartilage from your conchal bowl. It works quite well. In the meanwhile, using nasal saline spray will be helpful for the drying. You should go visit with a rhinoplasty surgeon experienced in revisions. Good luck!
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April 8, 2015
Answer: Overresected nose You will need a reconstructive procedure to build structure into your nose to open up the collapsed area and restore your breathing. To rebuild where the upper lateral cartilage was removed, your surgeon will need to use ear cartilage from your conchal bowl. It works quite well. In the meanwhile, using nasal saline spray will be helpful for the drying. You should go visit with a rhinoplasty surgeon experienced in revisions. Good luck!
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