I've been touching my nose A LOT after rhinoplasty and accidently hit my nose twice. After reading how bad touching it is after rhinoplasty I am TERRIFIED that I have caused some damage to my new nose. Right now my nose still looks perfect. I have thick skin and have not noticed any changes. and I hate myself for possibly ruining my new nose. I am 2 weeks post op and 1 week has passed since the cast was removed. Do you think I have ruined my nose??
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August 5, 2014
Answer: Everything should be fine, talk to your surgeon
Clinical Examination is crucial to your expectations. The overlying skin, particularly at the tip and alar bases will have a significant impact on your results, and therefore your expectations. I would suggest that you be evaluated by more than one surgeon, and establish a comfort...
Jimmy,
In short, you would benefit from a rhinoplasty and also consider a chin implant. That being said, keep in mind, there are many people with your features that are very happy with their appearance and would not want a change at all. In fact, there are those that request an...
You can achieve many of the things you are looking for with rhinoplasty including derotation, refinement and thinning. It will be your nose though, not David Bowie's. Make sure you have a consult with computer imaging so you can be certain you will be happy with the proposed changes.
