Can a rhinoplasty be safely performed on someone with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos or Joint Hypermobility Syndrome? I've seen conflicting info online -- one study saying it's OK if done properly, but also anecdotal reports (on message boards) about cartilage collapsing, issues with scarring, etc. Would it be worthwhile to have a consultation with any experienced surgeon, or would it require someone with special expertise in this issue? Or is it just not worth the risk? Thank you
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Are you rejecting your cartilage graft? The term “Rejection “refers to our body‘s natural defensive ability to attack immunologically material, particularly protein which is foreign. This would apply to people who have had a transplant of an organ such as a kidney from a separate donor. The C...
For my opinion, you are good candidate for rhinoplasty. But i don’t t recommend you to do lip lifting. Because, in lip- lift surgery the philltrum height must be at least 12 mm. So your philtrum lenght is like 14-15. So, it doesn’t worth to have that scar.
Hi Powerful793044,
The most common reason for the discoloration you are describing is telangiectasias, which are small spider veins. These are best treated by laser, which can specifically target these small vessels. People prone to telangiectasias are likely to have more appear - if you look...