I had two rhinoplasties few years ago and was perfectly happy after second one. Since had breathing problem, decided to have medical surgery a year ago, which left my nose disfigured, it`s too short, too high, crooked and badly stitched. I haven`t recovered since. My first surgeon, who gave me my fantastic nose before, says it would be too risky to have another surgery and he doesn`t recommend it. We do fillers now, but I`m not very happy and want a lifetime solution. Shell I risk 4th surgery?
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It is not abnormal to be feeling some pressure on the nose one week after surgery. You are quite swollen, and it will take some time for the swelling to resolve. I would recommend discussing any immediate post-operative concerns with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent of your procedure and...
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It's very early post-op to determine whether the radix graft is too high or too big. I would wait 4 to 6 months for the swelling to resolve. Of course a picture would help with the evaluation.
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Dr.S.
Sorry to hear you are not happy with your result following surgery. The final result of a rhinoplasty may not be evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling goes down after the first 3 months, and the remainder will go down over time. Swelling can be influenced by thickness...