I'm almost 4 weeks post op, still seeing a lot of swelling, at least I hope it's swelling otherwise bad nose job!, but I was wondering how long after rhinoplasty do the surgeons take the "after" photos, cause they all seem to look better than before, as to right now I seem to look worse than pre op!
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Answer: Final pram postop photographs after rhinoplasty are usually taken for about a year.
This is a tough question, and there isn't a clear answer. First it varies widely between people. Long bone growth (arms and legs) and hence the vertical height, is thought to stop about 2 years after menarche, this is the growth spurt of puberty. It is assumed, but not proven, that the facial...
You will still have swelling 10 days after a rhinoplasty. In general, degree of swelling will depend on the following: 1) Whether the procedure was open or closed 2) Whether tip work was performed 3) Whether the procedure was a revision It can take one year for the final...
As long as you can put the top on easily and it slips over your head with a large enough opening you will be fine. Not everyone loves a button up shirt and this is a very acceptable option. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
