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Thick Skin Causing Swelling 6 Months After Septo-rhinoplasty?
Should I still be swollen (unevenly) after Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty 6.5mo post-op just because I have thick skin? Swelling went down on my R side quickly, but not my L. Nostrils also uneven in shape?
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barbie9706
in Buffalo NY
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Thick Skin and Swelling 6 Months after Rhinoplasty
Swelling may initially resolve asymmetrically in all rhinoplasty patients, and swelling will decrease slower in patients with thick skin. This healing process may take 12-18 months. Discuss this with your surgeon and get a second opinion if you want additional reassurance.
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Asymmetric Swelling after nose job
It is difficult to assess your concerns with the photograph above. However, it is not uncomon for the swelling to persist for 1-2 years after rhinoplasty. Some surgeons utilize steroid injections to expedite the process but most would likely advise leaving the nose alone.
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Thick Skin
Regardless of having thick skin, you will still be swollen 6.5 months after surgery. The final result of your surgery may not be evident for up to 18-24 months after surgery. With thick skin, you may not be able to acieve the definition that may be possible otherwise. At this point, it would best for you to speak with your surgeon about any concerns regarding swelling as he/she knows the extent of your procedure and exactly what was performed. Hope this helps. Thank you and best of luck....
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Rhinoplasty Swelling in Thick Skin
Swelling after rhinoplasty is one of the most common questions. Thick skin usually holds edema and swelling longer than thin skin. The nose will continue to change gradually over time.
Rhinoplasty swelling occurs both on the outside and inside of the nose. Most swelling after rhinoplasty resolves within a month. The final 20% of swelling takes a much longer time to resolve, up to a year or longer after surgery. Fortunately, this final swelling is usually only evident to the surgeon...
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The majority of swelling is gone 6.5 months following your Rhinoplasty Surgery.
Your photo seems to show a bit more swelling of your right bridge as compared to your left: just below your glasses. It seems as though you have some nostril retraction as well.
I don't think your nose will change much over the next 5.5 months.
You may benefit from a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty procedure that uses injectable fillers to provide a straighter appearance. I have had nice success lowering nostrils with a non-surgical approach as well. For a more definitive response...
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Swelling after Rhinoplasty
Hi,
Most of your swelling should be gone by now. Its difficult to see on your picture because the photo is washed out. The asymmetry of your nostrils can be as a result of the rhinoplasty but its difficult to see.
Best,
Dr.S.
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