Thick, oily skinned patient planning on a revision using ear cartilage. Worried about damaging my current nose if I do not have a careful post-operative plan. I think I will be prone to future heavy scar tissue formation & would prefer the option of the injections, but I want to plan this safely. What do I need to know about kenalog when used for patients with thick skin, certain cartilage grafting, but also prior trauma (prior surgeries)?
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Though you can begin to contemplate whether or not you think you would benefit from a nose job, you should definitely wait at least another 3 years before committing to the surgery. At 14, it is very likely that your body has not reached its full mental and physical maturity. It is highly...
Thanks for your question. The external nasal valve is the external most part of your nostril. The internal nasal valve is defined as the area bordered by the septum, the inferior aspect of the upper lateral cartilage, and the head of the inferior turbinate. Basically, it's where your finger...