Age is 40 years almost. Gebder male. At tip of nose there is deviation on right side. This deviation was there before as well. Please advise what should I do about it. This is worrying me all the time. Talked to doctor, he said I tried my best and cartilage has its own memory and could not do much. I am still optimistic that once swelling resolves it may improve and be least visible. Sir I am attaching pictures before and after surgery.
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If the area where your marked is soft to the touch, an additional steroid injection might be considered to reduce some persistent swelling. If it feels firm, it may be residual cartilage. Since you describe it as soft and compressible, please consult with your surgeon about performing an...
I am not able to give you an exact answer without nasal photos and what the surgeons surgical plan is. I will say that 1 millimeter is almost nothing in terms of nasal tip support at the caudal septum. I would also add that removing 1 mm of cartilage will not correct a curved tip or caudal...
It is hard to comment on specific issues without the luxury of seeing you in person or looking at better photos. However, that being said, many of the results you mention can be reversed to a greater or lesser degree. It should also be noted that in addition to cartilage being repositioned,...