I had rhinoplasty almost 6 weeks ago and my nostrils are uneven and the tip is still high and piggish. The doctor has told me it will drop but to wait for it. I was just wondering if it will drop or even out?
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Hello, Thank you for your question. 4 months post op is the early stage of healing therefore it is swollen right now. A final result can be achieved at least in one year. You need to follow up with your surgeon, for ongoing concerns after one year you may consider a revision rhinoplasty by an ex...
Thanks for the question. In the usual course of events, a rhinoplasty procedure is shortly followed with some swelling and soreness in the mid face region, so it is not abnormal having skin areas feeling tense and sore as they undergo healing particularly in the bony areas of your nose. As...
I think that you would be fine to use Breathe-Rite strips at this point in your recovery. I think that they will help with your breathing as the swelling goes down inside your nose and also help with the swelling on the outside of your nose.