I had nose surgery almost two years ago. I get nose bleeds in my right nostril about once a week maybe less. The top of my nose is thin and has visible bumps and my deviated septum is back in the left nostril along with the nose bleeds in the right. Should I consult someone for this? If so, who?
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Good question. I typically put steri strips (tape) on top of the nose immediately after surgery right underneath the external nasal splint. Once the splint comes off at the 1 week postop visit, I do not think the tape has any significant benefit and maniputlating the nose more at that point...
Hello! The bump on the nose can be from just swelling or a bony callous. These usually go a way. In some cases, they do stay and can only be corrected with a rhinoplasty. The only way of knowing this is waiting about 6 months and seeing if it is still there. In that case, it is likely to not go...
After rhinoplasty you should have a good idea of the results and see changes from before the week after surgery, however you will have significant swelling and the fine details will be very difficult to see. Another important factor is that your healing will continue for the following year. The...