I've suffered complications with a shifted medpor implant that will have to come out. I have very thick skin so I'm going to need another implant to support my nose structure, which is (still) mostly a bulbous one with little bone structure and heavy ethnic skin.I'm frightened not only because of the implant removal but because I'll need a NEW implant or graft. I'd like to hear from other patients that had tip implants removed and have similar skin type what they chose--goretex, Silastic, etc.One doctor I liked suggested rib. There are so many risks for rib, but I have a complicated rhinoplasty on my hands--more complicated than #2. I don't know what to do and I don't want to make this oily, bulbous, perpetually swollen, mildly infected tip worse.I'm worried about anything that will make my oily, thick skinned nose bulkier than it already is.. I want to get this revision and move on with my life in the next six months. Are my fears unfounded? I have yet to meet a doctor that can convince me he can find an implant (synthetic or otherwise) that will support my nose without looking "fake", shiny, or massively bulky, and unfortunately, a lot of my natural cartilage is gone.
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Your nose looks to have recently been operated. Time will help to resolve some of the irregularities that you see; I usually have patients wait at least 6 months to a year prior to embarking on revision rhinoplasty. Additionally, fat sometimes resorbs, so it may not be so lumpy as...
It is ok to have a facial 2 months after a revision rhinoplasty procedure. However, I would recommend keeping the following things in mind:1) Avoid having any significant pressure placed directly on the nose. Best to use a gentle technique. 2) Have the treatment with an in-house...
20 days is still very soon after surgery, and swelling will influence the appearance of your result. In general, swelling can give the appearance of:1) Asymmetry 2) IrregularitiesI would recommend giving it some time and see how you continue to heal, as the nose changes over time. Your...
