Had secondary rhino and a fascia was used as I have thin skin (also had slight further rasping of bone on bridge). I feel where the fascia was used appears swollen... How long does it take for fascia swelling to settle on average? Operation was 6.5 weeks ago. In addition, does air travel/ humidity have an effect on the level of swelling? Thanks!
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If you have a revision rhinoplasty to remove the nasal hump, your nose will not necessarily appear longer if you scoop the bridge. The goal is to create a nose that is balanced and in harmony with your other facial features. In general, a "scooped" nose does not always produce a desirable...
7 days is still very soon after surgery, and you are near the peak of your swelling. Swelling can cause the appearance of asymmetry and irregularities, and will take time to resolve. In general, 70% of the swelling goes down after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can...
As long as you remain calm the majority of the time while you are in the healing phase, you should be fine. If you experience pain, see your Plastic Surgeon for follow up.