I have a big lump of blood ready to come out right near tip inside of nose, but it feels like it's stuck on my stitches. It's annoying cos it's just hanging. Is there a safe way to remove it?
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Nasal tip surgery can usually be done with just local anesthesia depending on what needs to be done and the comfort level of the patient. Cost will also depend on what needs to be done.
Hi, I have performed and taught Rhinoplasty for over 30 years. Cartilage grafts using ear cartilage to the nasal tip and septal grafts to the nasal bridge are very stable and resistant to dissolving. Other cartilage grafts using rib, irradiated cartilage or folded ear...
After two days with tapes in place there is not much we can say. The hope is you chose your surgeon carefully and had a clear communication about what you expected. This is your assurance that things will turn out well when the splint is off and swelling comes down.