Three years ago I had an implant of cadaveric rib cartilage placed on the anterior right side of my septum to increase air resistance. I can feel the added volume when I touch the septum. Two years ago I began experiencing chronic burning pain on my right septum. Using a torchlight I noticed that the painful area has a spot of mucosa that’s become thinner, less bulky, and whitish compared to the surrounding mucosa. Could the implant be causing these changes over time? What might be the cause?
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Answer: Not likely the rib, but possibly a permanent suture.
As the delicate tissues of the nose are being reshaped and repositioned, an assistant helps stabilize the tissues so accurate suturing and shaping can be the sole focus of the surgeon.
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Hello, It appears that you have cephalically rotated and convex lower lateral cartilages. What that means is that the cartilages of your tip are round in shape and also pointed more upward. This results in the extra fullness you are seeing. This has to be treated in a very specific way to avoid...
