I consider my nose as normal and my face as pretty as it is, but I've been thinking about rhinoplasty for years. I waited to see if I will stop thinking about it,but finally I decided that it will be much nicer with some small revisions. I don't want to risk going with just any surgeon. If things get worse I will have so much regret. Please let me know a few surgeons that you consider to be the best in rhinoplasty in DC Metro Area (Virginia, DC, Maryland). I would greatly appreciate your help. I Want Natural Results. Thanks
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Answer: Facial Plastic Surgicenter in Baltimore specializes in Rhinoplasty
It is best to get off all herbal supplements for at least two weeks prior to any kind of elective cosmetic surgery. Many of the herbal supplements interfere with both anesthesia and the normal healing process and it is best to just stay off of them.
Generally speaking hardness versus softness is not a factor. The pliability and structural integrity and resistance to deformation are more important considerations when using cartilage for the nose. Cartilage may have different consistency related to its thickness within the nose. Thinner...
Slight movement of a graft after revision rhinoplasty is rarely a problem, as long as it does not interfer with nasal appearance or function. The graft may ultimately fix to the surrounding tissue, but usually surgical intervention is necessary. Discuss this with your surgeonn.