I am 15 days post op (rhinoplasty/septoplasty). after getting my cast off my nose was bigger than before, but over the week it's been de-swelling. I was wondering though, the swelling appears to get worse at night and resolve during the day. Is this normal?
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Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Hello,
I am not sure what is it that you have.May be some thick discharge from your sinuses if any sinus surgery was combined.
Best to take the opinion of the surgeon who operated on you.
Your nose however looks good.
Do not proceed with your surgery as you are at marked increased risks of complications from both recent use of cocaine and ongoing nicotine use. You need to have medical clearance at a minimum from the anesthesiologist who needs to know of this history, and need to be off both cocaine and...
Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended says:
Hello,
I am sorry but you should be more careful with sports for a longer duration after nose job although bones have united strongly by now.
Little bump appearing over the old bump site could be collection of Blood ( Haematoma) and just a busing or could be more serious.Your doctor can...