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Asymmetrical Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty?

asked 10 months ago by tryingtofindmyself in Sarasota, FL
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 820 times
Tags: nose tip, female, asymmetry, crooked, 3 weeks post-op, swelling, turbinate

I just had a rhinoplasty with septoplasty and turbinate reduction on June 21st. Now, it is 3 weeks later, and my nose looks REALLY crooked. The tip was definitely a looked crooked before surgery, but now it looks more so! And my tip is still rock hard and swollen. The doctor doesn’t seem worried, but I am. He gave my an injection in the tip at my 2-week check-up 5 days ago. I don’t notice any change yet.I am so sick about this. Professional opinions please?

7 answers to Asymmetrical Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty?

Asymmetric nose 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty

Really...three weeks after a Rhinoplasty is way to soon to evaluate your nose as swelling will change the shape literally day to day. Wait several months to see the shape and make a dtermination at that time.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

3 weeks post-op

Three weeks post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - be patient and follow up with your surgeon

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swelling or a bad rhinoplasty

At two weeks it can be hard to tell how things will sort out and steroid injections at two weeks seems meddlesome if a sound surgical plan was followed. It can be reassuring if you used computer imaging to help plan nasal changes as you and your surgeon will have a clear idea as to how things are to be. Wait six months, and if your nose is not what you hope for seek a second opinion. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Swelling After Rhinoplasty Takes Many Months To Go Down

During the recovery phase from a rhinoplasty, the hardest thing to have is patience. While three weeks to you is understandably an eternity, when it comes to getting the final result from a rhinoplasty you are just getting started. If you read the forums here on Real Self on Rhinoplasty, you will see that the most consistent question or concern after surgery is swelling and/or asymmetry. Whatever your result may be, it is impossible to predict now and the only thing you know for sure is that... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Rhinoplasty swelling

You are very swollen and too early in the process to be seeking other opinions. Trust your doctor as he/she is the only one who knows what was done at this time. You have at least 3-6 months of healing ahead where you are going to see changes.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Rhinoplasty results take 1 year.

Having said that wait about 6 months and if the deviation and hump are still there return to your surgeon and if you are not satisfied seek a second opinion from an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon