I've had throbbing and swelling and a perceptible outward projection on the side of my nose since my Nov. 2019 revision rhino surgery. A few months post-revision I informed my doctor that I smelled pus and noticed a secretion coming out of my nostril on the side where I had my cartilage graft. My surgeon said this was normal and dismissed my concerns. Could I still possibly be dealing with the after effects of an untreated infection?
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Hello!First of all thank you for your question.During your rhinoplasty surgery it looks like the cartilage inside the nose have been cut too much. It is possible to give a wider look to your nose but during the revision cartilage reconstruction may be needed.
First of all hank you for your question!From the photos it looks like you have a small septum deviation (to the right) with a droopy tip. Your breathing is probably affected because of the septum deviation. A revision rhinoplasty surgery will help you fix your breathing issue, and give a better...
Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so much more information is needed, such as your previous operative reporton your nose, a full set of facial photographs from all angles, and make sure that it's been at least one year since your previous surgery. The nose is a...
