Dog hit my nose after rhino and septoplasty. Will I need another surgery? (Photo)
November 6, 2018
Asked By:laylapowell in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
My dog hit my nose after septoplasty/ and rhino on my third week of healing. I bleed immediately for 10 mins and went to emergency. I was told there was no fracture or break but my nose now has a big lump underneath and has a bump exactly where I got it removed. It is no longer smooth but lumpy and looks awful even under the skin. Will I need another surgery? My surgeon told me it was fine but it looks completely different.
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How long has it been since surgery. Place a before and after picture to compare. Without this basic information any suggestions you might receive may not be helpful!
Dear fluser12345, Batten grafts may be performed under local anesthesia. However the surgeon typically chooses the anesthesia choice they are most comfortable with. When having a third revision rhinoplasty procedure you must weigh the risks versus rewards to determine candidacy. Best reg...
Thank you for your question. It is still a little early at 6 months to tell the final result following a revision rhinoplasty as swelling settles slower in revision cases. In order to comment more you would need to provide lateral and basal views with preoperative images. You...