I had a revision rhinoplasty 10 weeks ago. The nose is still swollen. However 10 days ago I noticed that my columella appears to be a bit crooked and nostrils look uneven. It wasn't like this before surgery. And it wasn't this way a month ago. I'm not sure whether this issue is permanent or its just uneven swelling.
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Answer: Uneven swelling? 10 weeks post revision rhinoplasty. (photos)
While revisions are possible in the office they are reserved for minor fixes and based on your description already had multiple in office attempts to address your problems. Sometimes the underlying issues are more complicated and will require a more serious intervention. I agree there is n...
Thank you for your query. Perforated septum need only be repaired if they are causing issues. These typically include crusting and bleeding around the edges of the perforation and whistling if the perforation is small. In your case, you mention that it was large. The problem when perforations...
Surgery for a deviated septum alone usually does not change the shape of the nose. If the outside shape of the nose was altered, this is usually due to a rhinoplasty procedure, which can be performed in conjunction with a septoplasty.
In any event, a rhinoplasty procedure is needed to straighten...