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Lawrence B. Colen, M.D.
- Norfolk Plastic Surgery
6161 Kemperville Cir,Ste300
Norfolk, VA 23502 - Tel: Click for phone number
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I am ashamed to ask this but I need to know if any prior drug use from a long time ago (through the nose) would have any effect on having a rhinoplasty done.
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Some of the substances that are "snorted" can damage the septum of the nose (the structure that separates the left and right sides of our nose, internally) and in such situations this needs to be addressed during the rhinoplasty procedure. If no such damage exists, then rhinoplasty should be no different than in a patient who has no history of such drug ingestion. In general, patients who have suffered damage to the septum will have both intermittent bleeding and breathing problems related to the septal damage. This will be an easy diagnosis to make as such damage is easily visible to the surgeon when he or she examines you during your office visit.
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I had a breast lift and augmentation six months ago. The implants were placed submuscular, but I think they have moved far to the outsides of my breasts. Is it too late to keep my breasts wrapped so the muscle heals together under my arms?
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In general, things don't change much after 3 or 4 months, so I would have to say that getting back into the type of garment that it sounds like you used right after surgery will probably not be worthwhile. It is always best to try to see your surgeon and get his/her opinion. You may need a revisional procedure which most surgeons will do for a minimal expense.