I am planning on going snorkeling in 3 wks by then i should be 4 months post op. Is it safe for me to snorkel without causing any damage or irritation to my nose? Will this ruin the healing process or ruin my nose job? Not sure if it makes any difference but i will be snorkeling at key largo fl. Thanks for your help.
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Both of these grafts are capable of changing the columella lip angle. In general the columella strut graft is placed to support the nasal tip. However the tip can be attached to the strut graft in different ways to rotate the tip upward or stabilize it in its original position. That is up to the...
A hematoma after ear cartilage harvesting or an infection can be disastrous. You should see your surgeon often and be evaluated for this potential problem.
At 2 weeks post op there is residual swelling that can cause nasal airway breathing difficulties. Another common cause is the formation of crusting in the nasal passages that accumulate because you are not blowing your nose this soon post op. This can easily be removed by your surgeon or...
