I had a steriod injection following revision rhinoplasty to help with some scar tissue formation after noticing a "bump" on the bridge of my nose at 6 weeks postop. Since then, I've developed slight atrophy in the area of injection and my skin appears to have less color in that area. I'm about 8 weeks postop now. How soon will I notice a difference in pigment again and will the tissue rebuild in my nose at all?
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You are correct in that the most common site of bruising after a rhinoplasty would be under the eyes. Although it would not be common to get bruising on the tip, it certainly is possible, especially after an open rhinoplasty. I'm not sure how long ago you had your surgery, but the...
The Inverted V deformity occurs when the cartilage parts of the nose pull away from the nasal bones. This allows you to see the nasal bones in relief through the skin, which looks like an upside-down V.
Typically the Inverted V deformity gets worse to a point, and then stops....
First off, there is no reason to go to Southern California unless you live there or are from there. There are plenty of good and plenty of bad plastic surgeons everywhere regardless of zip code.
If you prefer a non-surgical route then try Restylane first and see if...
