I just had rhinoplasty (hump nose) 16hours ago. And I have a lot of pain. Maybe I'm sensitive, but I cant even sleep. Especially my teeth hurt really intense! I took the medication right after eating, but it just doesnt hit in. I still have pain (teeth, nose, head). I called the clinic and they said its normal and I should wait. I'm afraid it might be because of the doctor's lack of skill. What do you think? Why is it so painful even with medication? Am I a victim of a bad plastic surgeon?
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Let me see if I can get this right. I'll try to be gentle since you want (presumably good) advice about the possible adverse reactions with Medrol, but don't want any about the dangers of "drinking, partying, and probably doing a little coke."You asked your doctor for a prescription, but aren't...
What you are describing are the flaps of skin inside the nostrils created by the intranasal rim incisions. If these incisions are not sutured accurately (or at all--some surgeons leave these open to allow any bleeding under the skin a way to escape) drainage of blood can push the edge away from...
Swelling is more
dependant on the type of surgery performed and the techniques used and in
particular the thickness of your skin. Some women have more swelling than some
of our male patients. It is usually judged on an individual bases.
