I had a septorhinoplasty done in Dec 2010. During my last post op (July 2011) my surgeon told me that he would like to do some more scraping to remove a bump on the bridge of my nose and to shave down some more of the lower part of my nose (top of tip)He told me that he would only administer anesthesia similar to that given when removing wisdom teeth. What i would like to know, is what is the recovery like for a procedure like this? How long until I am healed & do i have to wear bandages?
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This is a very common question regarding revisionary rhinoplasty and the need for additional cartilage. Banked cartilage is from a cadaver (via organ donation) which is then treated with radiation to help remove any "cells" leaving only cartilage behind. This is a easy source of cartilage (it ...
I read your concerns and reviewed your B+A photos:
Your post-op photo shows that your nostrils are a bit retracted with your left higher than your right. In my practice, this may be corrected with an Injectable Filler treatment: I prefer Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent...
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It's not clear why you're requesting revision rhinoplasty surgery. GoreTex and silicone implants both are used to raise the height of your bridge, and it's not clear why you want your GoreTex swapped for a silicone implant.
After your GoreTex is removed,...
