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Nose Is Still Crooked 2 Months Post Op- Is It Too Early to Get This Fixed? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by SuzieJarrell
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 255 times
Tags: crooked, 2 months post-op, swelling, unhappy

My nose was crooked before(cartilege). He broke my nose&its not crooked anymore. Now that it's not&he brought my tip in&gave me somewhat of a point now the sides of my nose is what has my attention. He didn't fix the crookedness of the sides of my nose. One is bigger then the other&they both still flare too much. You can really tell in pictures! I know that he said don't go off of the pics for a few months, but still I'm happy with the point! I know it's going in but I know i wont like the sides

7 answers to Nose Is Still Crooked 2 Months Post Op- Is It Too Early to Get This Fixed? (photo)

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Crooked Nose 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty

The asymmetry or crookedness you describe may simply be secondary to the normal, temporary post-op swelling. It is too early to judge your result, which will change as healing progresses over the next 6-9 months.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Nose Is Still Crooked 2 Months Post Op- Is It Too Early to Get This Fixed?

Sadly, no. Revision Rhinoplasty should not be performed any sooner than 6 months after the previous Rhinoplasty. The 6 months is to ensure proper re-establishment of the blood supply to the nose. If done sooner, the skin can develop a cobblestone apperance that is permanent.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Concerns about rhinoplasty result at 2 months postoperatively

As clearly and well stated by the other respondent surgeons, you are still very early in the healing process to be able to make accurate,definitive assessments of your results. Full maturation can take up to a year though much of the swelling will abate by 6 - 9 months. Generally, one should wait around a year, anyhow, before considering revisional surgery. Be patient!
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Patience after rhinoplasty

I must echo the sentiments of my other plastic surgery colleagues. Virtually every surgical procedure produces a cycle of inflammation and healing that can last for months. Although scars are not externally visible, the process of rhinoplasty results in the creation of scar beneath the skin. Swelling is also part of the process and can last for 3-4 months. I typically recommend revisions be performed no sooner than 1 year following the initial surgery, unless there is... more
Andre Panossian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal revision after two months too soon

Your photo looks pretty good and two months is too soon to revise your nose. You should allow things to heal fully, stop looking so closely, and enjoy yourself. Knowing you will be unhappy before you have even seen the outcome will get you nowhere. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Too Soon to Tell

Hello, Suzie. At two months healing is never complete so it is too earning for a re-evaluation. Typically, 100 days after surgery ( approimately three months)., must be allowed to get some sense of the outcome. AT that point, it woudl be wise to reconsult with your surgeon and ask his or her opinion of what you can expect going forward. -Robert Kotler, MD, FACS Author, Secrets of a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgeon
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose still crooked

You are way ahead of yourself and are inspecting your nose way to closely at this point in time. You have a lot more healing to go and the nose is going to continue to change. Any photos done at this time will only be disappointing. Be patient!
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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