I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I know the rivision can not be done for 8 months or longer from the original surgery. However as the swell start to go away, the silicon implant that doctor used for the bridge became visible after 2 months from the surgery. My skin appeared to be getting thinner. You can see the shape and edge of the implant clearly and my nose becomes transparent with any light on my nose. Also I ended up with saddle nose. Is it OK to wait for several more month?
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February 16, 2011
Answer: How Soon Does Start Skin Thinning After Silicone Implant for Rhinoplasty?
I usually let my patients blow their nose by about 3-4 weeks. Mucoous build-up can be from many things. You may want to see your doctro to be checked out.
Hello and thank you for your question. You are still in the very early stages of healing at four months postop. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be...
Rhinoplasty surgery doesn't cause the nostril hairs to grow any more than normal. Tip rotation may make it easier for you to see up into your nostrils to see the hair. Sometimes a patient may experience alar retraction (elevation of the nostril margin) which can make more of your nostril...
