I live in the midwest and have consulted with a Dr. Though he doesn't have good bedside manner, I like his before/after photos and he's really close to me. Recently I came across a Dr. in LA who seems like an amazing surgeon. Should I have to spend all of that extra money to travel there for surgery or can local surgeons be just as great?
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November 5, 2013
Answer: There are great Rhinoplasty surgeons in Chicago
I see the lower edge of your septum sticks out of your right nostril. This is a very simple thing to fix by cutting out the excess cartilage in that area. However, it may not be the cause of your breathing problem. To diagnose that, you need an internal exam of your nose by either a plastic...
It is difficult to diagnose the problem without seeing a picture or examining you; insect bite, localized infection? I suggest you see an ENT physician, plastic or facial plastic surgeon. It is not an emergency but do this in the very near future so it does not get worse.
It is not abnormal to still have swelling at the base 5 months after open rhinoplasty. In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take up to 18-24 months to see the final result of surgery. Swelling may be influenced by the...
