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After 3 Days from Rhinoplasty, the Swelling Moved to my Lower Cheeks!

The swelling was around my eyes, second day on my upper cheeks and finally it's now on my lower cheeks along my jaw line. Should I apply ice to...

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How Long Should Surgical Glue from Rhinoplasty Last?

My son had a tip rhinoplasty last March 13 and today the surgical glue fell off of his lip incision. It has only been 3 days! Is that normal?

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Help! Upturned Tip 4 Days Post Rhinoplasty

I had rhinoplasty 3 days ago. Had a good nose already, and wanted only very minor shaping done - a small bony bit removed from the right side of my...

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Nose Too Far Apart from Upper Lip After Rhinoplasty? (Photos)

I was had a nose job 3 days ago, I used to have a droopy nose and a big nose, the surgeon said he would elevate the tip of my nose a bit. I feel like...

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Is It Normal That my Nose Tip is Numb Even Though the Dr. Didn't Cut or Change the Tip?

I had a rhinoplasty 3days ago, the tip of my nose is numb, although the dr didnt cut or change my tip? Is it normal to be numb and swollen?

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Problem Ears After Rhinoplasty

Hi, I have just had rhinoplasty done 2 days ago with cartilage from both my ears. One of the ear has 2 deep cuts. They will not stop bleeding, blood...

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Will Sleeping On My Side After Rhinoplasty Affect The Result?

I'm 3 days post-op and find it very difficult to sleep on my back. I have accidentally slept on my side a couple of times and now I worry that I have...

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Wide Alae After Graft?

Hello, I had rhinoplasty a couple of days ago. My doctor said I needed a graft at my alar side wall, because I had a pinched look and he wanted me to...

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Knock to the Nose 3 Days Post-operative. What To Expect?

I had a rhinoplasty involving lots of tip work: defatting, grafting, lots of suturing. Also a bit of rasping of the bridge. 3 days post op (cast still...

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Can Rhinoplasty Results Be Affected if the Surgeon Removes Cast Harshly?

I had my external cast and sutures removed today after a week and the doctor didn't use anything to loosen the cast and struggled to remove the...

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