I fractured my upper right lateral nose cartilage about 8 years ago. It has left me with a dent on that side of my nose that I would like fixed. Is it possible to still have the cartilage reattached to the nasal bone and how? Is this cheaper than having a full rhinoplasty? Are there a lot of complications with this surgery? Thank you!
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It depends on several factors, but I would suggest having your rhinoplasty first if you’re getting them done at the same time. Rhinoplasty is a much more complicated procedure, and it’s best to have your surgeon as mentally fresh as possible. Be sure to search around to find a boa...
Most patients must undergo a full rhinoplasty, not a tip plastly to make sure that all the components of the nose are balanced with themselves, and the entire new nose balances with the patient's facial features. It's very rare to only perform a tip-plasty in our practice. It's also important ...
Numbness after cosmetic surgery is very common. Rhinoplasty involves use of local anesthesia medications to help with postoperative pain and swelling and particularly to reduce bleeding. The approach to anesthetizing the nose (in addition to general anesthesia for sedation and pain management)...
