I had open rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago with very severe bruising and swelling. Is it normal to have lingering black circles under my eyes where the black eyes were at 8 weeks? Is there anything I can do to help her rid of them ?
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It's unwise for patients to apply pressure to the nose in an attempt to move nasal structures after a Rhinoplasty. You should have this conversation with your Rhinoplasty Surgeon.
Dear Jimmy,
Thank you for your question. The splint is holding the nasal bones and cartilage in place. Moving the splint can thus move the structures underneath. It is best to leave the splint alone in the position that your surgeon left it in. Even when the splint is...
It is unlikely that you have actually caused
damage to your recovering nose. Accidents are not uncommon in the first days of
recovery, but it is rare that substantial damage will ensue from such minor
trauma like you have described. I recommend that you make an appointment to see
your surgeon in...
