I had a nose implant 4 months ago. 2 months later, I realised that the silicone inside my nose came out from the nose incision area and appeared beside my nostril. It is in solid form and was getting obvious day by day. Can I know whether I can only remove these solid piece of silicon? Why did this happen and what should I do now?
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January 12, 2011
Answer: Silicone implants can extrude from the nose
Dear Rhinoplasty Patient,
This is a very common concern and anxiety that is experienced by rhinoplasty patients. Laughing and normal facial activity will not influence the long term healing results. Generally, a cast is placed on the nose for one week after rhinoplasty. This helps with...
Dear Rhinoplasty patient from Atlanta,
One month after rhinoplasty great portion of nasal swelling has subsided. At this point appearance of white heads and peeling skin are normal phenomena. Talk to your physician about this matter, he is the one who cares for you healing nose. Good luck and...
A hanging collumela can certainly be improved with a rhinoplasty procedure and is a common request from my patients. You should consult with a surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty in order to evaluate your entire face and explore the possibilities.
