Since my Rhinoplasty a year ago, I have had 2 procedures to rasp the nasal dorsum. The tip looks great, but the upper part of my nose still looks swollen on the top and on the sides. It almost looks like 2 separate segments. I did my research and know I have a top doctor, but am questioning whether it is typical to do this? What is the purpose of rasping the nasal dorsum? How long should I expect it to take until my nose looks straight and smooth?
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A CT scan is not needed for a rhinoplasty whether the nose is crooked or not. CT scan is only needed for Facial bone issues and for Sinus issues. A crooked nose is a clinical diagnosis based on your surgeon's examination with his own eyes.
Now, having insurance is not a bad thing in case...
It is very hard to determine specific issues related to another surgeon's work, especially without photos from before and after and an operative report. One question I would ask is if this a new deviation or a partially corrected/uncorrected persistent one? While I do not recommend pushing the...
This is possible with some of the longer lasting dissolvable sutures. If is is bothering you, your surgeon can just clip it. It is usually not a concern