I'm 5 weeks post op I have so much fluctuate swelling through out day and so much in the mornings...when does fluctuate swelling settle so I can start seeing improvements daily...is this normal or could it be a infection
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August 3, 2015
Answer: I'm 5 weeks post rhinoplasty and the swelling is fluctuating. Is this normal?
Hi imis0323,If you are referring to the hump on both sides of your nasal bone (I see bumps on the side of your midbridge), this can result from uneven removal of the hump or bone reaction during the removal of the hump. You may also note that there is a depression just below the bump, which can...
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It is probably a combination of a skin prep used on the nasal skin and exfoliating skin cells that have collected under the skin prep and nasal splint. Gentle daily washing with soap and water will eventually allow it all to come off.