I have some dried blood crust that seems to be attached on my columella 4 weeks after a open rhinoplasty. It does not seem to fall because it is stuck to a stitch hanging on my columella attached to my incision. It really hurts and is very sensitive to try to pull gently or play around with it and the only way seems to get it off would be to trim a bit of the stitch behind this dried crust. Would this be ok? I am really trying to go out in public but can not due to this obvious dry blood crust!
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Hello dlemss,Thanks for your question.There will be limits on how slim your nose can get because of your skin. You must have very realistic expectations and clearly communicate to your surgeon what your desires ares. Medical photographs with simulations will be necessary to confirm that you a...
Hi, I have performed many Rhinoplasty Surgeries over the past 30 years. Non smiling photos of your nose from the front, side and base view (looking up at the nostrils) will help in the evaluation. Rhinoplasty can refine and reduce the size and width of the nose.Hope this helps.
Trauma to the nose can cause a displaced or non-displaced nasal fracture. Just because the bones are comminuted doesn't have to be straightened unless there is a deviation of the nose when you look at it in the mirror. If the nose has been displaced, it can be put back into its normal s...
