Hi there, I already told my doctor I'm currently on BC and he didn't give me any special instructions. Moreover, birth control isn't mentioned in the list of medication to avoid. However, i'm reading that many women are encouraged to stop birth control before surgery. My doctor's office is closed until the evening of the surgery so I can't really clarify if I should take my ring out. Please let me know what you all think. Best wishes.
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Answer: If you are less than 35 years old and don't smoke, birth control poses little risk during rhinoplasty.
You have a broad nose with a bulbous nasal tip, thick skin, and acne. Thick skin can often mask the crucial surgical adjustments to the osseocartilaginous structure of your nose. A structural rhinoplasty is your ideal solution if you have a broad nose with poor projection and a bulbous tip. This...
Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. A history of injectables (including silicone injections) does not affect the safety or my ability to perform surgery. An...
It appears your eyebrows are low, below the orbital rim. You would benefit from a browlift. This will decrease the height of the forehead, lower the hairline and raise the eyebrows to the level of the orbital rim.
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