I had a rhinoplasty to remove my hump. I wrongly assumed I wouldnt need extra cartilage. Doctor used gore Tex and medpor type synthetic material without me knowing. I live a very low-toxin life. Avoid fragrance, harsh chemicals, plastics. Being 30 y/o Im very worried about long term effects of this plastic in my nose. Cancer, Alzheimers, chronic inflammation, who knows what else?! These materials havent been used THAT long. Im concerned of its effects (aware of infection rate)
I have an open rhinoplasty with Goretex implant 7 months ago. My problem is I have a scabbing in my right nostril that is consistent for almost a month now and it has a pain that feels like a tiny cut in my nostril but no pus or smell at all. I take antibiotics but after 9 days it comes back again. I use mupirocin for 5 days and it stop but after 2 days there are scabbing. Could it be a possible rejection?
Hi Is gore tex implant removal usually performed under local or general anesthesia? How long is the removal procedure (non infected case, implant being in less than 4 months)? Is removal done using closed or open approach usually? Thanks docs for your time!
Im 25F, had a nose job (asian nose bridge implant, no cartilage used, just goretex) 5-6 years ago. Recently noticed a dent on the tip of my nose (photos included), it doesnt hurt and doesnt look like the implant is poking out but cant help but wonder if the implant is slowly sliding down, hence creating the indent, or if its a keloid scar forming at the incision site for the implant (keloid scar inside of nose , pulling the outside skin inward creating a dent?). Thank you in advance.
I am trying to figure out which is between Gore-tex or Silicone is better for Rhinoplasty. I heard that Gore-tex can shrink 40% in size over time and silicone has a chance of popping out (seen pictures) and make the nose very pointy looking. I'm Asian and seeking a little height as well as smaller base. What do you advise?
I had gore-tex implanted on the bridge of my nose about a month ago. My skin is been peeling and itchy. My bridge is red as you can see. I dont feel any pain or tenderness on the area. Is it just sensitive new skin or is it an infection?
It started out like a redness on the tip of the nose, and grown big and one night, pus started oozing out. I thought it was a pimple and let it be. The 2nd night it was still the same, oozing out pus after i washed my face. I had a gore tex implant 7 months back. When i sent the photo to my surgeon, he was away on holiday but he replied that it is an infection and required removal. I was floored and worried. Does it look like an infection that requires removal? I didnt have fever/any ache.
Hi! I am 2 mons rhinoplasty post op. My nose before was fine and thinner. But 2 days ago it started to become red and swell. My suspects are 1) because I massage it very hard that's why it started to swell. 2) because of the kojic soap I use and exposed it to sun. 3) Or the make up brushes I use?? Infected?? If it is, I dont feel anything. My doctor is really hard to reach because of busy scheds. We will meet in 3 days. He asked me to take antibiotics for 7 days. Please I need an honest answer.