My columellar incision isn't completely lined up, it looks like it has a step off, also, my right nostril alar scar seems depressed and casts a bad shadow .. I am 2 weeks post op
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Thank you for your question. After any facial operation, we caution patients about sun exposure. For some period of time the treated area will be more susceptible to sun exposure. It may be easier to burn your skin, and you may be at more risk for hyper pigmentation (irregular brown spots). ...
The L strut refers to the shape of the septum after a septoplasty. The septum is composed of cartilage and bone and separates the right and left nasal passageway. It is also vital to support of the nose. Part of the septum is common removed during the procedure, but a piece shaped like an "L...
Mani7, unfortuneately all of these post op questions in patients that are less than 6-9 months post op are really difficult if not impossible for any other physician to assess just by looking at a photo or photos. We have no idea what the surgeon did during surgery, if your post op course was...