Do the same rules for revision rhinoplasty apply even though you are just removing synechiae, do you have to wait a year or is a couple of months sufficient? Please advise me, thank you so much
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January 8, 2018
Answer: Do you have to wait a certain period before revising synechia of the nostrils?
At only 2 months postop from rhinoplasty, you are still very early in your recovery with a tremendous amount of swelling in your nose. The swelling will resolve in a progressive fashion over months in the direction of gravity: the upper third will resolve in about 3 months, the middle third in ...
I would recommend consulting with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty. Many times rib cartilage is an excellent choice for creating a rigid framework for a nose, whether making it larger or smaller. The reason rib cartilage is used is because scar c...
Your photo suggests that you may have a structural problem related to your modified, natural lower lateral cartilages or a tip cartilage graft which is visible through the skin. It is unlikely that this is caused by PDS suture or a suture granuloma. Discuss this with your surgeon. If you have a...