I had a rhynoplasty and have two incisions under my eyes close to my nose, is this normal? My doctor said those incisions were done to be able to break the nose.
April 7, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasy Incisions
The incisions for rhinoplasty are primarily inside the nostrils (closed technique) and the incisions are often connected with a small incision across the skin between to nostrils (open technique). Small incisions are also occasionally made along the sides of the upper nose (1-2 mm) to facilitate "infracturing" narrowing to width of the nasal bones when seen from the front. These incisions are made to allow a very small osteotome (like a tiny chisel) to be used on the bone as it transitions from facial to nasal bones. They tend to heal quickly and leave minimal scar. So to answer your question, yes, this is normal.
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasy Incisions
The incisions for rhinoplasty are primarily inside the nostrils (closed technique) and the incisions are often connected with a small incision across the skin between to nostrils (open technique). Small incisions are also occasionally made along the sides of the upper nose (1-2 mm) to facilitate "infracturing" narrowing to width of the nasal bones when seen from the front. These incisions are made to allow a very small osteotome (like a tiny chisel) to be used on the bone as it transitions from facial to nasal bones. They tend to heal quickly and leave minimal scar. So to answer your question, yes, this is normal.
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Eyelid incision for rhinoplasty
Yes, these are small incisions used for lateral osteotomy, and they will heal very well.
Dr Taban
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Eyelid incision for rhinoplasty
Yes, these are small incisions used for lateral osteotomy, and they will heal very well.
Dr Taban
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