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The Top of my Nose, Each Side of Bridge Throbs, Is That Normal?

asked 1 year ago by nosejobLJ in Seattle, WA
Latest answer by Richard Galitz, MD
Question viewed 295 times
Tags: bridge, 1 month post-op, normal, pain

Hi, I am three and 1/2 weeks post op from my Rhinoplasty. I have noticed that sometimes it feels like the top of my bridge throbs and has a dull ache feeling, its also really swollen. Is this normal?

4 answers to The Top of my Nose, Each Side of Bridge Throbs, Is That Normal?

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Throbbing and Pain Post-Rhinoplasty

At 3 1/2 weeks this could all be normal, but if there is any doubt see your surgeon to be sure.
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Post rhinoplasty pain

In the immediate post rhinoplasty period swelling is always present. Pain varries from patient to patient and occurs in different locations in the nose. The nasal tip, for exampl, can feel numb for months All this wil.l pass.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling and discomfort after rhinoplasty

You are soon after your surgery. If you had osteotomies with the rhinoplasty it is normal to have some discomfort and definitely swelling. This generally resolves within the first 2-3 months. Donald R Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Pain and swelling after rhinoplasty

During many rhinoplasties, the surgeon may need to shave down the bone on the bridge and break the sides to narrow the nose. This may lead to some pain and throbbing that may last up to six weeks while the bone heals like any other bone in the body. Swelling usually persists longer than that. Although most of the swelling is down after about three months, some swelling will still last for up to one year.
Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon

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