Melbourne Rhinoplasty doctors
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Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
200 South Harbor City Blvd First Floor, Melbourne |
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Frank Filiberto, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
400 East Strawbridge Boulevard , Melbourne |
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Roxanne Guy, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon
111 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne |
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Cory Lawler, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon
1700 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne |
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Victoria Vitale-Lewis, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon
1513 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne |
Recent Answers
I underwent a closed rhinoplasty about 3 months ago just to file down a small dorsal hump. From one side of my face (right) the hump is not very noticeable, but from the other side (left), it looks bulky and not delicate. It feels somewhat spongy yet firm towards the bottom on the sides, but more bony towards the top. Could this still be post-operative swelling? Or do you think that my surgeon did not file down enough?
The swelling that you have experienced following your rhinoplasty is normal. I advise my patients that after surgery they will most likely experience some noticeable swelling that will subside within two to six weeks. Patients should know some minor swelling can remain for as long as six to nine months, and their nasal contour may continue to change. Final results may not be seen until the six month mark. It is likely that you will not see any signifigant changes after nine months. I suggest discussing your concerns with your surgeon.
Best of luck, Dr. Clevens
I had septo/rhino9 months ago. It was shortened and the tip was reduced in size, removed a hump straightened a deviated septum. Initially, in the first few months I was very pleased with the new look and also keeping in mind that lots of residual swelling was to come down. After about 3 months, I started to feel that swelling was rather increasing then decreasing. The tip is still very big for my nose and I don't like the left side of the tip as opposed to the right. Let me know of your opinions.
The swelling that you have experienced following your rhinoplasty is normal. I advise my patients that after surgery they will most likely experience some noticeable swelling that will subside within two to six weeks. Patients should know some minor swelling can remain for as long as six to nine months, and their nasal contour may continue to change. Final results may not be seen until the six month mark. It is likely that you will not see any signifigant changes after nine months. I suggest discussing your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Clevens
I had an open rhinoplasty two days ago. My job consists of being outside for 5 hours or more with no shade and I'm concerned my two week vacation won't cut it. How long should one wait to be very active in sunlight?
As a general rule of thumb, I caution ALL of my patients against sun exposure for at least 3 to 6 months following surgery. Rhinoplasty patients are at risk of the incision site below the nasal tip darkening and/or darkening of the skin on the nose (this is due to the fact that it is more sensitive after being elevated during surgery). I recommend that ALL of my patients, family and friends avoid direct sun exposure and ALWAYS use daily sunblock that contains titanium and zinc oxide. It is easier (and less expensive) to protect your skin from the sun... than to reverse the signs of sun damage! Best of luck, Dr. Clevens
