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Large Tip and Possible Bossae Formation, Is it Possible this Could Just be Swelling?
Open rhinoplasty/septoplasty 3 1/2 months ago. 1) My tip looks huge to me. 2) The sides of the tip now seem back to normal in terms of stiffness/sensation. But the middle of the tip is still firm and still feels a little numb. I have noticed what feel like bumps/hardness near the tip corners. I am concerned that I am developing Bossae as it feels like 2 firm bumps. Is it possible this could be swelling/healing and not Bossae, would my surgeon be able to tell at this point? What if it is Bossae
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talksick
in Collingswood, NJ
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Healing Process
You still need to wait. Three and 1\2 months is early in the healing process. It is also hard to say if you are developing bossae at this stage. The treatment for true bossae formation, if it developes, is a surgical correction.
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Large Tip 3 1/2 Months after Rhinoplasty
The firmness of your tip indicates swelling is still present - this is normal 3 1/2 months after rhinoplasty. You cannot determine the final tip contour by palpation at this stage. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but patience is necessary at this time. Any tip irregularities can be corrected in 6-9 months.
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Swelling of Nasal Tip, Questionable Bosse 3 1/2 Months After Rhinoplasty
Hi Talk, It is still too early to tell. What you are feeling in your tip may be edges of tip cartilage grafts, most likely. You should discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon. After 12 months your surgeon will be able to correct any residual problems if need be. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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Post op rhinoplasty
It is still too early to make a final judgement on the ultimate result. Swelling will persist for over a year. It is at that time the surgeon can diagnose the problem. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Nasal tip
At three months post-surgery, the nose is slowly going back to normal. But as you said the tip is still numb, so it still may take a while. Give it some more time.
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31/2 Months post op Rhinoplasty
Your results after such a short time may not be indicative of the final product. We usually like to wait at least 6 months, and sometimes a year for all the post op changes to occur. However , you should be seen by your surgeon for evaluation, and documenting with pictures, of your short term results. Perhaps, a routine injection with a small amount of steroid medication is in order, which can hasten the development of the final product. Since there are no pictures to evaluate,...
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