I'm two weeks post-op and I'm experiencing a big swelled nose tip that looks like it got pus inside it ready to pop! I just don't understand? I asked my doctor when he removed my cast off if I should put ice to decrease swelling faster and he said no. So how long will it look like this; it looks bigger than before the surgery. Also my hump looks like its getting bigger? Can anyone please help?
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As I said in your previous post I think a chin implant will give you better definition and an improved chin contour. I doubt you will need a reduction in your chin but I have reduced the chin height and simultaneously placed a chin implant many times. I would need to examine you to clearly...
There are many variables to go into the rhinoplasty procedure, such as the surgeon's expertise, pre-existing anatomy, the healing process of contraction of the three-dimensional structure of cartilage, bone and skin on the nose. Experience really matters a lot, so choose your surgeon wisely
As soon as you no longer have significant swelling in the face after your wisdom tooth removal, it should be safe to have a rhinoplasty. Make sure you discuss this with your oral surgeon though, to ensure there are no healing issues or other factors that might make him/her want you to wait...