Hi. I have recently been concerned about the septum part of my nose (outside part that's visible). I have tried to press it and rub it upwards and I'm really scared that it may ruin my nose. I haven't done it for a while though, maybe less than 2 or 3 months, and only casually when I'm not doing anything else. Will my nose droop more overtime? Will this affect my nose in any good or bad way?
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Your surgeon should have given you a time frame for recovery. This is usually 3-4 weeks to allow the tissues to become fully strong, the bones to heal and become solid (if osteotomies were done) and the tissues to repair themselves enough so the risk of bleeding is low when you begin to...
The tip of your nose looks significantly more swollen than the bridge, and this could be related, in the early days after the procedure, to a splint that was a bit too tight. Your nose should look more balanced soon, and you will notice changes during the entire first year.If you are still...
