I had primary rhinoplasty about 7 months ago. Already at the one-month mark, I noticed irregularities on the bridge and flagged it to my surgeon. He said it would smooth out, but it hasn't, so last week I got steroid injections, however ever since then the bumps are looking worse and much more prominent than a week ago. I'm very concerned and not sure what's going on. Could it be scar tissue, a callus. Will rasping solve this?
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Tyler Okland, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Since you have a history of trigeminal neuralgia for 12 years, I suspect that this pain is affecting your nose, and that your personal history of septorhinoplasty is not related. Generally, trigeminal neuralgia is treated by a neurologist. I hope that this is helpful for you and thank you for...
Hello from Istanbul! Going by what you've shared and the photos, breaking the bone, or an osteotomy, seems necessary to achieve a balanced look with your new nose. Just doing the tip and alarplasty might not give you the harmonious appearance you're aiming for. I know the idea of "breaking the...
I am not sure of how a "laser peel" is different from a traditional peel. Generally, peels are used to address peoples skin texture and to address pigmentation issues that may develop in the skin. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph