my nose has bones on the side that stick out, and from the side it makes my nose look big and bumpy. I want the bones to be shaven down a bit to make it look smooth from the side, but without being even skinnier then it is from the front. should it be widened in the front?
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Hi,Being hit on the nose repeatedly can have a detrimental outcome on your nose long term. Short term, if hit while recovering from skin excision, scarring, open wounds may be an issue. You may end up needing bone/cartilage surgery on your nose if boxing/fighting continues.Best wishes,
While I am not familiar with your particular condition (hair being too oily after anesthesia), I routinely ask my patients to apply Vaseline to incisions in and around their hairline, which eventually costs their hair, too. They find it difficult to remove with regular shampoo. In that ...
This appears to represent crusting from inside the nose. Sometimes, dissolvable stitches or packing may be inside the nose. If it did not bleed, worsen your breathing or change the appearance of your nose, you are probably OK. If you are concerned, contact your surgeon