I went to my doctor and forgot to ask him about the unevenness in the swelling of my nose after my rhinoplasty. Since bandage removal post op to now, 7 weeks post op, the right side of nose is still more swollen than the left, and its always been like that. I head about massaging the nose on this website, should I do it? Do some doctors say its mandatory or is it just a recomendation always to help reduce swelling?t I'm just paranoid about my constant uneven swelling on my right side of my nose.
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4 weeks post op is still too early to determine how your nose will look once it is fully healed. Like previously stated below, the tip of the nose is the area that remains swollen the longest following an open rhinoplasty. Try to be patient as you continue to heal.Mark Petroff, MD., FACS
Hi,the only thing which will stop you driving after any operation would be the after effects of anaesthetic (this should wear off after 24hours!!) pain and feeling sick!!!bwJawed TaheryConsutant ENT/Plastic surgeonchester,UK
You do have some asymmetry of your nose which could possibly be somewhat improved through rhinoplasty. However, the key to your glasses sitting straight may be related to the type of nose piece on the glasses. Look for separate eyepads that can be adjusted. Also, perhaps...