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How Common is Asymetry Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by 3325anon in New York
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 290 times
Tags: nose, asymmetry, closed, swelling

How common is asymmetry due to swelling after a closed rhinoplasty?

4 answers to How Common is Asymetry Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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Asymmetrical Swelling after Rhinoplasty

Swelling after rhinoplasty is frequently asymmetrical, regardless of technique. Remember, swelling is temporary.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Asymmetry due to swelling after rhinoplasty is common

It is very common to have asymmetrical swelling and edema in the nose following the rhinoplasty procedure. Some patients are also going to have more swelling on the left side of their nose if they sleep on their face.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Asymmetry after rhinoplasty

Asymmetry before rhinoplasty is normal and so it is after surgery as well.  Yes, some may be due to swelling as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Postop

We need a bit more information from you, like where is the swelling, how long out are you from surgery and so forth. Generally it takes about 1 year before all the swelling has settled in and the nose only then takes its final shape. Hope that helps.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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