I had a rhinoplasty almost 6 months ago and although my surgeon was brilliant, I still find myself slightly unhappy with the result. It isn't symetrical and has very noticable (to me anyway) bumps on one side. My surgeon has said there is nothing he can do until it gets to a year. I think would be willing to discuss a revision operation but am slightly concerned I will have to pay more money for this. I really need reassurance.
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Personally, I prefer to avoid NSAID use within two weeks after surgery due to an increased risk of bleeding. However, the surgery you had may have a low risk for bleeding and NSAID use may be just fine. Of course, NSAIDS are never a good idea if you have definite medical contraindications such...
Be patient. It is much too early to predict your final result. Remember, none of us is born perfectly symmetric, so it is reasonable to expect that swelling may not be perfectly symmetric. Give it time...
Yes, it can be fixed, and there are many options. I would advise you do nothing if it is not a visibly apparent dent (i.e. you can only feel it). If it is visible and small, sometimes injecting a filler will solve the problem. If surgery is required, then perhaps a cartilage graft can be placed...
