I had revision rhino with rib about 4.5 months ago (significant augmentation of the nose after being deprojected in 2 previous surgeries. Was told by revision experts that I needed projection back in order to achieve my goal of being able to breathe) and my nose is still turning purple. It's not constant but it happens a few times a day , especially after I shower or am in the bathroom. It was really purple/reddish earlier today and I noticed when I touch it lightly, it blanches.
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Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision at the right time. Your soft triangle nostril asymmetry could be improved, as well as the dorsal aesthetic line asymmetry and tip refinement, I recommend that you seek consultation with a...
We have been specializing in cosmetic and functional nasal surgery for 25 years, and the amount of time it takes to perform a rhinoplasty with both functional and cosmetic maneuvers is closer to 2 1/2 hours. Since your surgery was protracted, perhaps you have excess swelling. The best advice is...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, your tip and mid-vault still appear wide. Depending on how far out you are from surgery, that could be due to swelling, or you may benefit from a Revision. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the...
