Persistent indentations on nose bridge after having sunglasses on for just 5 seconds, 2 weeks after rhinoplasty. (photos)

February 12, 2014
Asked By:Newton6554

16 days after rhinoplasty, I foolishly decided to try on my 2 pairs of sunglasses, to see if I could wear either one without putting weight on my nose. One turned out to be quite tight, and, in the 2-5 seconds I had it on, managed to squish the sides of my nose and leave fairly noticeable indentations on my bridge. Now, at 27 days post-op, the indentations are still present and actually appear deeper, more entrenched, and more well-defined. Could this be effect be permanent / irreversible?

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February 20, 2014

Answer: Indentations in nose after rhinoplasty are likely due to normal swelling.

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Answer: Indentations in nose after rhinoplasty are likely due to normal swelling.

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February 15, 2014

Answer: The indentations on your bridge after Rhinoplasty Surgery may just be from swelling.

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February 15, 2014

Answer: The indentations on your bridge after Rhinoplasty Surgery may just be from swelling.

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February 15, 2014

Answer: Indents after rhinoplasty

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Answer: Indents after rhinoplasty

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February 3, 2022

Answer: While Persistent, The Indentations After Rhinoplasty Are Almost Certainly Not Permanent

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February 3, 2022

Answer: While Persistent, The Indentations After Rhinoplasty Are Almost Certainly Not Permanent

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February 14, 2014

Answer: Persistent indentations on nose bridge after having sunglasses on for just 5 seconds, 2 weeks after rhinoplasty

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February 14, 2014

Answer: Persistent indentations on nose bridge after having sunglasses on for just 5 seconds, 2 weeks after rhinoplasty

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