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“The outline of the implant in my nose is very visible--will this ever diminish/go away without a second procedure?”

Rhinoplasty: Worth it

Cost: $6,200
Pain: Uncomfortable
Rhinoplasty satisfaction: Good3 Star Rating: Good
I do not recommend my Rhinoplasty provider: Name not provided
Why: this kind of relates to my question! :)
Seeking help:

Hello everyone, thank you for taking the time to read my question! I had a rhinoplasty procedure performed 2 weeks ago to build up the bridge of my nose (I'm part Asian). My surgeon used cartilage from my septum in a closed procedure, and healing was quick, painless, etc. My issue is that I now have a very clear outline of the cartilage implant on my nose. I will go back to see my surgeon in a few weeks, but in the meantime I wanted to ask if this very noticeable bulge is a result of swelling, or a poorly-done surgery?
Review of Rhinoplasty:

My rhinoplasty was a quick procedure to build up the bridge of my nose, as I was unhappy with how flat my nose looked. I was also hoping to lessen the appearance of my epicanthal folds and hopefully be able to wear glasses without having them rest on my face!

It was pretty uncomfortable, but completely painless.

Updated on Aug 17, 2009:

Aug 14, 2009Comments and replies (1)

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Houtan Chaboki
274 posts
24 Aug 2009

Building the nasal bridge is a common rhinoplasty request. Two weeks is still very early after surgery. Most swelling resolves in a few weeks, but the final 20% of swelling takes a year or longer to recover. Photographs alone do not replace an in-office examination. Your rhinoplasty surgeon will help guide you through the healing process to get the best results. Give it time.

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