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4 Months Post-op + Rhinoplasty

Broken Nasal Bone Remodelling?

I broke my nose recently and had nose manipulation surgery. It has now been 4 months since the operation, and although my nose does appear to be very...

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Hanging Columella Swelling 4 Months After Open Rhinoplasty, Is This Likely to Change?

Hi there, I had an open rhinoplasty(correction of all bony and cartliaginous elements) and septoplasty (deviated septum and turbinate reduction) done...

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4 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty Nose Tip Still Bulbous, Could it Still be Swollen?

I had a bump shaved as well as bulbous tip refined. I am please with my nose however I find that the tip is still a little bulbous. Does it truly(in...

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Using Qtip to Clean Nose Ok?

Hello i'm 14 weeks post op rhino and was wondering if it is okay to use a qtip to clean your nose? and also is there any way that cleaning the inside...

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How Long does it Take Nasal Mucosa to Heal After Closed Rhinoplasty?

It is normal to have uneven lumpy excessive tissue inside the nostrils almost 4 months after a first time closed rhinoplasty? It's driving me...

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Can Steroid Injection for Rhinoplasty Cause Hump to Form on Bridge?

I had some asymmetry after 4 months from when my rhinoplasty was performed. The doctor injected three shots of steroid on that side. It's been a week...

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What Does It Mean To Hear My "Valve Has Collapsed" 4 Months Post Op?

I Underwent a Rhinoplasty on July 18th and Have Been Very Pleased with the Result in general. However, a month or so ago I noticed a small circular...

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4 Month Post Rhino, and Have Tip Swelling and Tender Columella. Usually a Quick Healer; Is This Normal? (photo)

I had open Rhinoplasty 4 months ago. The tip of my nose is still a bit swollen and the columella is still very tender. My question is what is the...

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Does Swelling in the Tip Really Make a Difference at 4 Months?

I'm 4 months post-op from rhinoplasty/septoplasty and afraid that I have tip ptosis. I know there is still swelling in the tip but is there really...

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After a Rhinoplasty, my Nose Looks the Same? (photo)

I had a tip rhinoplasty 3.5 months ago. I only see a subtle difference on my before and after photo. I've attached photos of the evolution of my...

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