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I'm 5 Days After Having my Nose Splint Removed. The Shape Looks Different is This Normal?
I had my cast off and my doctor informed me there would be significant swelling. But I mentally prepared myself for tht and even then I was very happy with my results. 5 days later I don't even want to look in the mirror it looks a different shape and nothing like it did before. It feels like it was a mistake please help.
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Shape of the nose appears different after splint removal
You will still be significantly swollen 5 days after your cast is removed, and this will affect the appearance of your result. 70% of the swelling goes down after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down over time. The final result of rhinoplasty may not be evident for 18-24 months following surgery. I would recommend communicating any immediate post-operative concerns with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent of your procedure and exactly what was performed. I hope this helps,...
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Rhinoplasty and removal of splint
If you liked the way it looked a few days after the splint was removed and now do not, it is probably swollen. Give it time to settle down.
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