Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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...and I lost! I mean, black eyes and bruises that last for weeks. I really need to fix my crooked nose (broken a few times--not in fights!). thanks Doctors!
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If the surgeon is experienced and the case is straightforward, you should not look that bad.
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Unless we are talking about a very difficult and extensive revision procedure, the majority of the recovery period depends on your surgeon's experience and technique. I truly believe the single biggest thing that can lead to either a massive recovery or a small one is what instrument the surgeon uses to perform the osteotomies (bone breaking in common parlance) and of course what his skills are. If the surgeon is unskilled...
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Black eyes
All patients are different as are all rhinoplasties, however certain techniques can be used thatt will lessen post operative swelling. Most important is to hold pressure on the osteotomy sites for 5 minutes after they are done, this lessens bleeding into the tissues and subsequent black and blue. Next go to a surgeon with lots of experience because you want someone that can complete even a " tough" complicted rhinoplasty in less than 2 hours. After 2 hours in operating...
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Bruising and swelling after Rhinoplasty
Patients may have bruising and obvious swelling for 1-3 weeks. After this, although swelling exists, it usually subsides enough so that the nose does not look as though it has been injured. Residual swelling may take as long as 6 months to totally subside. However, this is relatively subtle and ususally of no great aesthetic concern. Bruising is more likely when the bones of the nose are repositioned to narrow its width.
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Bruising and swelling after rhinoplasty surgery
Yes, and no.
Your immediate appearance after rhinoplasty largely depends on the exact rhinoplasty procedure, and your bodies natural healing ability. For patients with deviated or twisted noses, and history of broken noses, then one should expect some black and blue eyes right after surgery. Most bruising and swelling after rhinoplasty surgery is usually not as severe as seen in traumatic injuries.
Bruising and swelling with nasal surgery occurs both on the outside and inside of the nose....
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Bruising after a rhinoplasty will last approximately seven days.
Bruising after a rhinoplasty will last approximately seven days. On occasion, it may last upwards of 10 to 14 days. The swelling can last a little bit longer. The majority of patients are able to get back into their normal social activities at two weeks after surgery.
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Rhinoplasty bruising and swelling depend on both you and your surgeon
Patients can help reduce swelling and bruising by following instructions, particularly those which advise patients to refrain from strenous activities the first several days after surgery. Walking is great, but don't run back to the gym just because you feel OK. You see, the more active you are the higher your blood pressure runs and the higher the pressure the more leakage of blood being forced out of the blood vessels into the tissues.
What you see as bruising is blood that has leaked...
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Recovery after Rhinoplasty
Hi Will, Here's what you can expect after your rhinoplasty: You will have a splint on your nose for a week or two. You can expect bruising between your eyes and nose, usually up to 2 weeks. The bruising does tend to be worse in men, and also with your history of previously broken noses. Swelling will be present for a year, but half gone at about 3 months. It's important to avoid contact sports and not reinjure your nose, particularly in the first 6 weeks after surgery.
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Black Eyes after a Nosejob
No, it should not look like that. Some bruising is expected. You can minimize your chances of bruising by taking Arnica pills (a homeopathic remedy) before and after your surgery. Do not take any Aspirin, Motrin, Excedrin, Aleve or similar products for 2 weeks before surgery. Do not take any supplements like fish oil, omega 3 etc for 2 weeks. No Alcohol for a few days (3-5days) before surgery. If you have blood pressure make sure it is well controlled by your internist before surgery.
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You won't be missing any teeth,, but you may have "raccoon eyes"
If you are having an extensive rhinoplasty with both inside work and outside work, you will have bruising, especially if the nasal bones have to be fractured and repositioned. For work on the tip or internal work only on the septum, you shouldn't have significant bruising . The bruising itself lasts anywhere from 5-10 days. Of course you could always tell people that you were in a bar fight if you did not want them to think you had a nose job.
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Rhinoplasty Recovery
Recovery from a rhinoplasty follows a normal progression over the first several weeks and months after surgery. The two biggest questions that patients frequently have about rhinoplasty recovery concern the degree of swelling and the amount of bruising.
SWELLING
The nose undergoes significant changes in the first 2 to 12 weeks following rhinoplasty. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually.
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