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IPL (Intense pulsed light) treatments are typically performed for hair removal, unwanted brown spots, and for rosacea. Since the light does not pass through the skin, there is no way that this could affect the underlying cartilaginous and bony skeleton of somebody's nose following rhinoplasty. Thank you for this question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
IPL is similar to a laser treatment, but IPL is not a laser.Risks with the IPL are generally more related to skin problems than deeper structures, like cartilage or bone, which are the primary constituent tissue of rhinoplasty surgeryBest,Mats Hagstrom, MD
Based on your singular photo, you may have a piece of bone that is causing your philtrum to look funny. This appears to be associated with a long nasal appearance, a hanging columella, excessive nostril show, and an underprojected nasal tip appearance. Consider meeting with several reputable...
If somebody has an inclusion cyst on their skin, many times we will make a small hole in the cyst with a needle, and squeeze out the contents. This rarely leads to a mark, and it may be curative in the right person. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
Hello and thank you for your question. I recommend waiting ideally at least 4-6 weeks before getting the rhinoplasty, but you can get it as early as 2-3 weeks after. Bottom line, by now, you should be more than fine to get the rhinoplasty if you haven't already. Rhinoplasty truly a surgery of...
It's done your singular photo, you appear to have a droopy tip and a dorsal hump. Issues are commonly addressed during rhinoplasty surgery to achieve a less distracting and more feminine nasal profile appearance. Wishing you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
After 25 years, we have not had any reports of people damaging their nose while they are asleep. In all likelihood, you are awakening because you can't breathe with your face on top of the pillow. Since you are two years postoperative, and there has been no change, I don't believe there will be...
Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose (especially the nasal tip) is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional...
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