Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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I had rhinoplasty surgery one month ago, and I just don't like the way my nose looks. It looks worse, not better. What should I do about my rhinoplasty results?
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When in doubt ask your rhinoplasty surgeon
First and foremost, do not panic. Early changes after rhinoplasty are influenced by swelling and do not necessarily reflect the end result nor what was done during your operation. Trust your instincts and talk to your doctor about your concerns. There may be a perfectly good explanation for what you’re seeing.
Sometimes, reassurance is all that is needed. Once the cast comes off your nose, the natural tendency is to stare in the mirror for far too long- looking for the smallest of...
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One Month Rhinoplasty Result
One month after surgery it is impossible to determine the final result. Even if you are correct, and the nose will not satisfy you or your surgeon, nothing can or should be done until the swelling has resolved. At this time, be patient and share your concerns with your surgeon.
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Communication and Patience are the keys
The first step is to seek clarification from your surgeon on his/her expectations are of the results and at what stage in recovery you are. One month in most cases is very early in the recovery phase and you are probably experiencing significant swelling. Work with your surgeon but realize that you should wait about a year before considering revision surgery.
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Rhinoplasty recovery, 1 month
It is still too early to tell what your final results will be. Some portions of the nose will take longer to heal then others, and the type of techniques used to improve your nose will vary in how long they take to heal. I would suggest that you return to your surgeon for further advise as he/she would know what was done to the nose.
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At this point, reassurance from the surgeon's...
At this point, reassurance from the surgeon’s standpoint is most important. Remember there is still a large amount of swelling present in the nose even after one month and full healing has not even begun to take place yet. Consult your surgeon about cortisone shots in the nose tip to decrease swelling, and reevaluate often with your surgeon for the first year. Do not consider revision rhinoplasty for at least a year after the surgery.
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1 month after rhinoplasty
You need to wait at least a year after rhinoplasty before considering any sort of revision. This allows time for swelling to resolve and often things that bother you now will also improve by that time. Let your surgeon evaluate you to make sure nothing else is going on that may need urgent treatment. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Unhappy with results after one month
Basically, without some form of photo documentation the best I can do is give some broad guidelines. I assume you've spoken to your doctor and he has reassured you that you have some swelling and you need to be patient and allow healing to take place. However, if we assume that you do in fact have a significant problem that will require further surgery to correct then is is incumbent upon you to bring up your concerns regarding further treatment in a hopefully non-confrontational way to...
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Rhinoplasty Results After One Month
Hopefully your rhinoplasty surgeon reviewed the recovery process with you prior to having undergone the surgery and you are just seeking some reassurance. Rhinoplasty healing can be frustrating for some patients as the nose goes through various phases of healing. In most cases, it takes about 10-12 months for the nose to evolve into its final shape. Judging your rhinoplasty results at the one month mark is simply premature. Give it more time to morph and heal. Intervening this early in...
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What to do if I'm unhappy with my nose?
Be patient you are still very swollen. Talk with your physician and let him/her know that you are unhappy. Try to explain the things that are bothering you and see if the explanations given seem logical to you. You should not have surgery for at least 6 months to see where your results will finally land. If after the facts your physician is not very cooperative seek a second opinion.
Good Luck
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Waiting for results in rhinoplasty
In another post I discuss the three phases of healing after a rhinoplasty. In short, the first phase is 2-3 weeks, then 2-3 months, and finally up to one year. You are just getting through the second phase. Your nose is still very swollen. You need to remain patient (not easy to do) and allow more time to see the real results.
It can take up to a year for all the swelling to go down. Don't be quick to judge the results. And definitely do NOT rush into a revision. Give it a full year. If...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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