Hello. I had a rhinoplasty when I was 16 to redefine the tip of my nose so 3 years ago and after a while the tip of my nose started going down and felt uneven and since last year I have a piece of bone/cartilage coming out of my nostril. I can't breathe or smell anything anymore and the surgeon told me I have a deviated nose because of the surgery. I cant afford another surgery because of college but I will in a few years My question is : is it dangerous? Thank you -l
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February 21, 2017
Answer: Cartilage/Bone Protruding After Surgery
Jonathan Cabin, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Tape can help reduce swelling after rhinoplasty but is not used to "hold up" anything. So I wouldn't worry too much about it coming off. This frequently happens, especially in patients like yourself who have oily skin.
Definitely check in with your surgeon during business hours to...
Discoloration to the nasal tip skin can indicate some bruising, but persistent discoloration may represent some venous congestion of the skin or a decrease in blood flow to the skin. Revision surgery, open approach with skin cautery, alar base reduction, larger cartilage graft placement and ot...
Hi there - I tell my patients that even after 3 months there is still 10-15% of the swelling remaining. It could be uneven swelling that will continue to resolve over the next several months. If the unevenness is still present at 6 months I would discuss this with your...
