I just had rhinoplasty 10 days ago to raise and define my tip, and narrow my nostrils. I love my nose already even though I know it's still swollen. However, when I smile, it still looks very wide because my nostrils move outward a lot when I smile. Is there anything that can be done to stop or minimize the widening of my nostrils when I smile? Also, how long would I have to wait before getting this done?
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It is possible to have an incomplete reduction of the hump on the bridge of the nose after a rhinoplasty. If you can compress the area then it is likely to be swelling, but if it is firm or non-compressible it is likely to stay. You can have this addressed at a second procedure, but it is...
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