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9 Weeks Since Open Rhinoplasty and my Nose is Uneven - What Can I Do?

Hello Doctors! Its been 9 weeks since open Rhinoplasty. The lower half of my nose looks like its going off to my left side. My left lower half looks thicker/fuller and I feel a bump that is a little tender (on a scale from 0-10,10 being worst I rate it at abt 2 in tenderness) to touch?!?!...also my left alar rim looks rounder than the right and my nostrils indicate the same...Wouldn't be to concerned if it wasn't noticeable, but it is from my front view...Any advice will be appreciated..Thanks!

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by 1849anon in Tx

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Wait before considering revision rhinoplasty

Post rhinoplasty swelling is present for 6 to 12 months after rhinoplasty and generally takes a bit longer to resolve when an open approach is used. I advise all of my patients that this may be the case before they have their surgery as it can be very concerning to them if not expected. I recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon but expect waiting at least another 4 months will be advised before any consideration of revision.

Mark Beaty, MD

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Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Patience after rhinoplasty.

It takes a minimum of 6-12 months to see how the nose will finally turn out. Swelling makes the nose look asymmetrical, so be patient.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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After rhinoplasty waiting is the hardest thing to do

After nine weeks, especially with open rhinoplasty, there is considerable stiffness in the tip and often the bridge of the nose. At this time waiting is very hard to do. You can use very gentle massage over the tip and bridge, and use sunscreen, however it is to soon to consider revisions. Small imperfections do have a way of working themselves out. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

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9 Weeks Since Open Rhinoplasty and my Nose is Uneven - What Can I Do?

I see no posted photos? Seek opinion from Jack Gunter in Dallas. Sounds like you will need a revision. Sorry. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Revision rhinoplasty

At nine weeks it is too early to perform a revisoin. You should wait at least a year for the swelling to go down.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Too early for revision rhinoplasty

Nine weeks is too early after rhinoplasty to do any intervention other than that required for emergency treatment. At this point, I would advise remaining in close contact with your physician but keeping in mind that a revision may be required around 6 -12 months.

9 weeks post op

Hi, It sounds like you may have a nostril asymmetry and/or cartilage grafts leaning your nose to the left. If it is very noticeable, most likely you'll need a revision. A picture of your nose would allow me to better evaluate your condition. Best, Dr.S.

Uneven nose

Hello 1849, It is dificult to tell what is truly going on, even though your description was very good. You are two months out from your surgery, and you've got plenty of swelling still. However, it is my experience that asymmetries like you are describing will not get better as the nose continues to heal, and very I am sorry to say that. It sounds like the tip cartilages are not symmetrical in either size, shape, position, or a combination thereof... more

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