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Supratip Swelling or New Nose? Front view- Toronto, ON
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I had a surgery on April 11, and now it is April...
eceLondonApril 18, 2013
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I had a surgery on April 11, and now it is April 18, I got my cast removed today and I am unsure about what I am seeing. I understand that it is too early on after the surgery, but perhaps I could get some good educated advice regarding the shape of the side view of my nose. I am unsure to whether or not this is caused by swelling (the pollybeak) or if there is something wrong here? Prior to surgery, my bridge and tip met fairly close, and this is completely different than how it i was before. Please let me know.
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Also, check out the before and after pictures of...
eceLondonApril 18, 2013
Also, check out the before and after pictures of my front view, doesn't look like anything has changed.. any advice or comments?
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April 18, 2013
Thanks for your post! This is a great spot to write your story about your journey to a rhinoplasty and we hope you will. If you'd like to post your question to doctors, you should do that here in the Doctor Q&A community. I hope this helps and that you'll come back and keep us updated on how you're healing.
April 19, 2013
Definitely ask some doctors on here, but you should probably check with your surgeon with any concerns. Like you said, it is much to early to tell. What all did you have done? Tip work? I wouldn't put much stock into what you are seeing now; there is A LOT of swelling, and it is evident from your frontal view.
April 19, 2013
Hi!
You look very swollen. It is much too soon to judge your outcome. I know this from personal opinion. My nose looked like a lumpy hotdog at 2.5 weeks out. At 3 weeks it's started going down. Give yourself sometime. If too concern speak with your surgeon. He/ she should be able to help put your fears at ease. I'm unsure of we're most of your work was done bc you don't have a before picture. I had septoplasty/ rhinoplasty with a dorsal hump removed and tip reduced. My whole nose looked huge.
April 19, 2013
I had my surgery Dec 7th and my nose is still a tad swollen ( you can't tell though). It's going to take a few months to get the final effect, but what you are seeing now is exactly on schedule. Don't worry and let mother nature take it's course. :-)
April 19, 2013
It's completely normal to have a lot of swelling in the supratip area. The tip of my nose and columella were very swollen right after surgery. I'm three weeks out and have seen a lot of improvement. I know my doctor wouldn't even think of doing any steroid injections until after six weeks. Good luck!
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I must add that I am not sure exactly what kind.....
eceLondonApril 19, 2013
I must add that I am not sure exactly what kind.. but the surgeon placed a graft in my tip to support it.. is it possible that the graft is over sized and that this is why over my tip is large and bulges out -- both from front and side view? will the grafting cause swelling where the graft was placed? Anyone experience a graft and looking large??
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April 19, 2013
Yes I can absolutely see a change under ALL that swelling. You poor thing..it's WAY WAY too soon to see any drastic changes. From what I've been reading from all the other girls on here it's typically normal for the swelling to get worse once the cast comes off. Make sure youre taking arnica..bromelain & stay away from salty foods. Keep us updated!!!
April 19, 2013
I must add that I am not sure exactly what kind.. but the surgeon placed a graft in my tip to support it.. is it possible that the graft is over sized and that this is why over my tip is large and bulges out -- both from front and side view? will the grafting cause swelling where the graft was placed? Anyone experience a graft and looking large??
April 20, 2013
It looks like like your nose has ballooned due to swelling. Significant changes happen over the first few weeks. but this area will be the slowest to de-swell. Keep sleeping elevated, drink lots of water, avoid sodium like the plague, perhaps continue taping (but speak to your surgeon about this) and be prepared for it to take time. I hope you see a lot of change soon.
April 20, 2013
I don't have a graft in my tip but I do have ostomies. Your nose could be more swollen due to the extensive work. I know it's hard to be calm and not think about it but rhinoplasty is kind of a slow process for healing. You can try taking some bromelain and or turmeric for swelling I've been taking it and can tell a significant difference in healing compared to some.
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