This is sort of difficult to explain, but after rhinoplasty I've had a piece of something - seems like cartilage - in my left nostril. It runs down the inside of my nose like a scar, and the largest piece is bendable so it sticks out. Also, on the left side, there is a lack of 'growth' or support where the nostril meets the dividing skin between the two nostrils (hopefully that makes sense). What is going on here? Does this happen naturally to other rhino patients? Can it be fixed?
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Anxiety prior to any procedure is a perfectly natural and very common feeling. In fact, one of my first comments to every patient before their procedure is “Don’t be nervous, you are going to do fine”.
It sounds like you have done your homework and you have selected a qualified surgeon with b...
You did not say how long after surgery the photos were taken. You do not have a polly beak deformity. Rather, it appears as though the entire tip is swollen. Profile looks good. Wish I had more info and I could give you a more detailed answer.
Time will help you. Perhaps the steroids also....
An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon may be able to easily address this problem through a very limited incision and simply shave off the offending cartilage.
