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Is my Nose Still Swollen 4 Months Post Op? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by pauy
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: 4 months post-op, hump, normal, swelling

i had a closed rhinoplasty 4 months ago the right side is great but my left side shows a bump from the top and its curved so is it normal or should i have another surgery ?

2 answers to Is my Nose Still Swollen 4 Months Post Op? (photo)

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Swollen Nose 4 Months Post Rhinoplasty

At 4 months it is difficult to determine the final result. Wait another 8 months before considering a revision. Swelling can be normal at this time.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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It's too soon to make a decission

Thank you Pauy for your interesting question. Small swelling in the nose area (after a rhinoplasty) usually distorts the external look. After 6 months post-op almost 75% of the swelling has disappeared, but my advice is to wait 1 year to evalue the final result. An small swelling in the operated nose often suggests that there is an assimetry in the osteocartilaginous framework, but this "sensation" -after 4 months- be sure that is not de definite final result. Your... more
Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon

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