Conservative African-Amer Rhino - Plano, TX

Yes! Dr. Lam told me that I had a birth defect in which the cartilage never fully developed in my nose. He did say that I wouldn't be able to get any drastic work done (which I didn't want anyway) but he didn't say anything about collapsing. He was able to put an implant in my tip and my bridge

Hi, please can you post your answer to this again? I can see you replied but the answer doesn't show, and I'm desperate to see what you said!

Finally, I can see your reply now. What's the defect you were born with? Did he say the tip is soft? Also, was the implant from your body? Sorry for all the questions, just a relief to see a similar nose operated on!

He didn't give a name. He asked if I'd ever had any nose injuries and I said no so he said that it must just be a birth defect. I can't recall if he ever called my tip soft but he did say that I didn't have any cartilage and it's not much that he would be able to do to it. I had a sponge implant. He didn't have to use any ear cartilage but he didn't know that until after the surgery started and I still had to sign a waiver to let him use my ear cartilage if it were needed, but thankfully it wasn't.

I can't tell you how helpful this is! I really appreciate your help. I'm so desperate to find a surgeon that can do this. Can't wait to see your results!

You're welcome. My cast will be off in less than 24 hours and I can't wait! Keep me updated on your plans as well

And also you may want to find a surgeon that specializes in ethnic rhinos, that's what I did. Maybe that's why Dr. Lam was comfortable operating on me without any nose cartilage

Dr. Lam did mention today that my tip would have collapsed over time had he not inserted two plates to anchor my tip implant.

Your results are amazing!! I'm so happy for you! Your nose is perfect, I can't believe it looks good already. I have to have mine done with that doctor!

Thanks for the advice on the plates too.

Yea I was shocked at how good it looked only 1 week post op. But I've never had any problems with swelling or fluid retention in life which was good for this situation! He told me to tape it every night for the next 3 weeks

That's amazing. Very good for you it's all worked out. Only thing I'm wondering, every time you squeeze your nose, will it always be hard as there's an implant. Or is that possibly infection as one of the responses to your question said. Please keep us updated.

No the dr didn't want me taking any supplements