I had a closed rhinoplasty with L shape silicone implant & nose tip reduction 5 months ago. It was healing well until I started having mild nosebleeds from my right nostril from time to time so the surgeon altered my implant into an I shape. He said there weren't any signs of infections & that I simply had slow healing. Are there any other possible reasons as to why my nose is not healing properly and why there are these seemingly spontaneous occasional mild nosebleeds from my right nostril?
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Bruising can take a few weeks to resolve completely. Using a blow dryer on your hair should not be a problem, just try and avoid pointing it directly toward the nose. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon regarding any specific guidelines. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
4 weeks after open rhinoplasty you are still swollen. From the postop profile view you appear to have a smooth dorsal aesthetic line. It is possible that osteomies could reduce the width of the upper third and improve your look. This could be performed through a...
I have performed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty for over 25 years and a true "polly beak deformity" which is defined as run away scar tissue formation in the supra-tip. This condition after Rhinoplasty is uncommon. It most often occurs in thick/oily nasal skin and would...
