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Supratip Swelling? Post Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Here is my nose 11 days post op. I still have a lot of swelling, but mainly in my supratip. Does the amount of swelling I have look normal? Is this a lot? I am not happy with the "downward" appearance of my tip post surgery. How long will it take to subside? will my tip look more "raised up" after the swelling has subsided? Thank you!

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Based on your limited photo, you appear to have a nice result after Rhinoplasty Surgery.

You look good for 11 days post-op. the slight swelling above your tip will continue to improve as you move through the healing process. Based on your photo, your nose does not appear to have a downward appearance. Your nasal tip will not raise up as you continue to heal. Feel free to re ask your questions with more photos if you continue to be concerned with the appearance of your nose. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph see video

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Supratip Swelling After Rhinoplasty

The amount of swelling that you are experiencing looks normal. While your supratip is not very prominient now, it takes up to nine months for the majority of the swelling to subside and your nose will change significantly. Be patient. Jaime Perez, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Post-op Rhinoplasty Results

Hello, It is the case almost all the time that rhinoplasty patients exhibit various degrees of swelling after the surgery and you are not different. I recommend that you have some patience and wait for nature to take its course and swelling resolves; usually it takes about 12 months for the end-results to get established. Meanwhile, it is crucial that you follow your surgeon's instructions and protect your nose from accidental traumas. I hope this helps. Thank you for... more

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