I had my third open rhinoplasty in July 2021 after waiting 3.5 years since my second (also open). Basically it's still big. The tip has gotten longer/ drooped down again and my tip is wide - is there any hope? Have you seen a drastic reduction in swelling after 6 months? Seems I have a lot of scar tissue, is this fixable without surgery? Context: I have thick skin.
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Answer: Recommend doing injection therapy to break down scar tissue
Hi! Yes, it is normal, sometimes it takes more than 2 years for swellings to go down from the tip. Depends on your skin type. You can get a check up by your doctor or any ENT specialist to check your nose internally and reveal the reason of poor breathing.
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