About 3 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty and Not Satisfied? (photo)

You have a good result evident in your photographs; the hump has been reduced nicely, and you retain a tiny bit of your natural ethnic character. Despite all that being true, you don't like your result! Is this because your surgeon did not understand your goals? Or is it because he failed to achieve clearly-stated goals? Or was the pre-operative consultation a lot of "Yes, I can make your nose look great--you'll love it!" type discussion, without really discussing the specifics of your... more

Even as early as 3 weeks post op I see you had a VERY conservative rhinoplasty. Obviously something was lost in translation between you and your surgeon as to appearance. You option is at 6 months to seek revision.

Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but many potential operations. Every patient is unique. Based on the provided photographs, many plastic surgeons and even patients may argue you have good results. Regardless, you don't like the results. Fortunately, you're still in the early period after rhinoplasty. You will still see some changes over time. Sometimes steroid injections help reduce postoperative swelling. Reducing salt intake and the herbal tablet Arnica montana may also help reduce... more