I'm 26 years old and recently underwent Rhinoplasty in order to have my nostrils narrowed and my tip defined. My surgeon used my own cartilage (from inside my nose) to build my tip. I understand that it is too early to determine what the final result will look like. But I am concerned that my tip is overly lengthened. Will it be possible to remove this cartilage should I want my tip restored?
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It’s not uncommon to develop crusting and scabbing following nasal surgery. This is especially common when rhinoplasty surgery is performed in combination with septoplasty and the use of nasal splints. This crusting can result in nasal airway obstruction and post-operative discomfort.
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Discoloration of the nasal skin following rhinoplasty can be a result of several different things.
If dissection was carried out too close to the surface during surgery, this can predispose the patient to developing changes in coloration and broken capillaries (telangiectasias). This can...
It's common to see a slight increase in swelling after the cast removal. The cast and the tape help compress the skin during the healing process. Once they are removed, there's some degree of swelling that might occur. The majority of the swelling goes down 3 months after the surgery but in some...