I am 8 weeks post op and I am really worried that the results I am seeing are permanent. As you can see by the photos my nose is completely off centre. My surgeon said I had this problem before the surgery but this is what I wanted to fix and this was the main reason I had surgery. If you do believe this is permanent do you believe my surgeon should fix this free of charge as this is what I wanted from the beginning?
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Typically I leave my splints in place for 7 days. The splint helps keep the nasal bones in position. It should be OK that its fallen off given that you are a week out from surgery, but I would recommend you give your surgeon a call to inform the office of what has happened.All the best!
Thank you for your question. Your nose is very tender for a few months following surgery. You should be wary of doing any activities that may cause a rise in blood pressure or that may result in a bump to the nose as you can still experience changes. Please discuss with the board certified f...
Thanks for the questions, it's a very common one. I recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible for the first 6 months, however the first 6 weeks of that time frame is the most important. Each patient is so different, so what effects one person may not effect another. If...