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My Tip is Getting Bigger Not Smaller After Septorhinoplasty? (photo)

i had septorhinoplasty 2 weeks ago, i had my splint removed one week after surgery and the tip looked OK, my surgeon taped my nose for another week and the tape is off today, i had a look at my nose after splint removal and now ,,, the tip looks bigger. my surgeon prescriped to me alpha Chemotrypsin injections for a week to help the swelling. is this normal??? will my tip get smaller any time soon?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Ahmed4786
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Post Septorhinoplasty recovery

Two weeks post surgery it is common to have swelling in the tip especially after the splint is removed. Personally I prefer a more natural process for reducing swelling, sleep elevated, reduce salt intake, avoid excessive heat and exercise, and the swelling will reduce naturally. I perform a lot of ethnic rhinoplasty procedures and you will see increased swelling with thicker skin and it may take a little bit longer to dissipate. With that said you should be looking great in a... more

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