im, so worried about this red bump or pimple beside the tip on the right i dont know what is this ill show it in pictures anyway i had a revision last may 31 2017 and its goretex before it was silicon will i be worried about this red and is it ok to use aloe ver gel as moisturizer in my nose ? but before i encounter this last 3 days that red pimple but it has gone when i use aloe ver gel . will this a sign of infection >? pls help thanks and godbless
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July 13, 2017
Answer: Rhino revision with Gore-tex, should I be worried about this red bump at the tip? Is it an infection? 6 weeks post.
Dear sosoooo,
It is difficult to assess your situation without before and after photographs but usually the skin after taking down a hump will retract so if you have loose skin this should improve with time. How long ago was your surgery? You can rebuild your dorsum if you really want to; but I...
It takes up to a year and sometimes longer for the swelling to completely subside following Rhinoplasty. Long term taping only causes temporary improvement. Your surgeon is your best resource for information regarding your care. Discuss taping with him.
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I made a couple of computer morphs of your nose, and animations of the morphs, to show the changes that might be possible for your nose in truly expert hands.
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