I have had a open rhinoseptoplasty two years ago Around 2/3 months after having it done i noticed the right nostil a white hard mass This causes me sonetimes with a blocked nose I asked the dr he said it was scar tissue and it will go 2 years later it has not Any ideas what it is? Solution?
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If it has been a month it is unlikely that this is from being undre the splint. although i agree that skin under the splint often gets very oily.
i would wait about 3 months before you get concerned.
this is usually a self - limiting issue
I don't think that you need to be particularly nervous. this is not a frequent technique but it is a well described technique.
the upper sulcus incision is an approach to the depresor septi nasi muscle.
if your surgeon states that he is going to do this i would imagine you...
Thank you for your question. Rhinoplasty surgery can independently affect the sensation of the tip of the nose and upper lip due to the dissection. This take months to resolve, but it invariably does. An intraoral approach to the muscles or bones of the nose and face can...