Is there any way to reduce the swelling and puffiness of my nose? I had several reconstructive surgeries to repair my face after a serious car accident, including surgery to fix my broken nose, but the swelling and puffiness just won't go away. It's been three months since the surgery.
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November 17, 2017
Answer: Reducing Swelling and Puffiness After Nose Surgery
Almost everyone who seeks removal of a nasal hump does so in order to make the nose look smoother on profile. With that assumption, there are several important things to remember when one is looking to improve the profile of the nose.
1. If a hump is removed, several other things happen to...
You do not mention when your surgery was done. It is normal to have swelling for several weeks after rhinoplasty. This will cause stiffness of the muscles of your upper lip and your cheeks, limiting their full range of motion. It is always transient.
This is a common problem for those dependent on eyeglasses for vision. While it is best to avoid the glasses if possible, there are some accommodations which work.
Taping the glasses to the forehead so they barely make contact with the nose is one option, though it isn't great if you must be...