My board certified cosmetic surgeon is ADAMANT about his patients wearing the external nose cast for 14 days post op, regardless how involved a patient's rhinoplasty was. I've read extensively online that many board-certified doctors only require their patients to wear the cast during the day for 5-7 days. Is my surgeon just being extra cautious? His assistant told me that even a week after surgery, the nasal bones were still "floating around" inside my nose.
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This can be treated in most patients with local anesthesia if you wish, or if you prefer general anesthesia can be used to have you completely asleep. Costs of plastic surgery depend on the location, how expensive your area is in general, and also the reputation and experience of your plastic ...
I am sorry to hear that you injured your nose post-rhinoplasty. An early injury can affect the structure of your nose, but it may also be just fine. It is important to see your surgeon immediately to take a look at your nose to see if there is any structural damage. Best wishes...
The black skin is indeed dead (necrotic), but it is impossible to see whether this extends deeper into the adjacent mucosa, septal cartilage, or whether the cartilage strut has become exposed (bacterially-contaminated) and may also be lost. Taking things apart now only potentially worsens the...
