Open Rhino Swelling and Complications

asked 1 year ago by 1849anon in Tx
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: open, swelling

I had open rhino 29 days ago to remove dorsal hump..hump is gone but now on the right side of my nose I have a sm. hump that makes my nose appear crooked..could this be swelling?? I am very worried because i can't tell if its the hump making my nose look crooked or if my nose in fact is crooked..MY PS did hump rasping,reduced nostril flaring, and raised the tip? and my tip and my nostrils are still swollen. My nostrils look uneven one is out more than the other?? also my smile how much longer??

5 answers to Open Rhino Swelling and Complications

Nasal swelling one month after rhinoplasty

Dear rhinoplasty patient from Texas, One month after a rhinoplasty surgery, there are still external and internal nasal swelling. This is a very common problem. The swelling after rhinoplasty can take a long time to completely dissipate. There are three phases of healing process after rhinoplasty. The first 2-3 weeks the initial swelling (90% of swelling) will be resolved. At this point, the new shape of the nose is more apparent. The second phase is 2-3 months later which additional 5% of... more

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Swelling 29 Days after Rhinoplasty

Results are never permanent 29 days after rhinoplasty. Normal post-op swelling can explain all your concerrns. Be patient.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Open rhinoplasty early post-op

It is way too early to make a final assessment regarding your nose. You should give it at least 6 months or longer to see the final result.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Still too early to tell

Since you are only 29 days post op I would not even be concerned. You are still in the first 2 months post surgery or what I call the ugly period. It takes those first 8 weeks for the initial swelling to resolve. Follow your doctors instructions and see him as often as is needed, if only to be reassured. You don't mention it but I would assume you also had osteotomies (breaking the bones) to narrow the nose as well. Good luck.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Could this be swelling?

Dear1849anon, First and foremost, you have had a major nasal surgery less than a month ago. I know it is difficult, but I would advise that you give your nose a chance to heal before critiquing in the mirror. You have put a lot of effort, time, recovery, money, and emotion into your rhinoplasty, but I think now is the time to let it heal. This can be hard. The amount of swelling in your nostrils and around your bridge is started to diminish,... more

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

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