Part B – Case Study Portfolio: Students will need to work through the 2 case scenarios given.
Rhinoplasty can be performed in two ways using the external perforated method and the internal continuous method. As the patient wants a quick recovery and the least amount of swelling the latter was used. Within the case it also mentions in this case that sutures are internal so the latter was most likely. Lymphedema (swelling) around the eyes at least in the first few days up to a month is a common side effect and may persist up to a month. However, the internal perforated method may lead to increased internal mucosal tearing as opposed to the external perforated ...