Took my cast off today and I’m devastated. Surgeon told me in experiencing asymmetrical inflammation because one nostril needed more graft work. I went to one of the best surgeons in NYC but I’m a complete emotional wreck and unhappy with how it looks. My nose looks too high, the tip looks too pointy and my nostrils are very asymmetrical. It looks very unnatural and uneven. Will my nose drop? Am I being impatient? Or did I get a botched nose job?
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There can be a tremendous amount of swelling after a rhinoplasty, especially after the cast is removed. Unfortunately, even the nose does not swell the same on one side as it can on the other and asymmetry during the healing period is incredibly common. Taping is a very common and effective...
In our practice, we do not recommend Gore-Tex implant to the nose due to the fact that it has a high propensity for infection and extrusion. It is probably best to wait at least 1 year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty with cartilage grafting to build up the bridge of her nose. C...
Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, due to the fact that there's been previous alterations the normal anatomy and scar tissue formation. It is very important to have realistic expectations about what can and cannot be accomplished with the procedure. The small...
