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Rhinoplasty Swelling 69 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my nose is still very swollen. How long is it normal to have rhinoplasty swelling after surgery?
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Bad Nose Job 50 answers

I have had the worst rhinoplasty i could possibly had. I am a 20year old male who had a medium long attractive nose. And considered by most to be very...
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Is my Nose Tip Too Round Following Rhinoplasty? 33 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on...
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Is a Spreader Graft Necessary to Fix Nasal Valve Collapse? 30 answers

I had a previous rhinoplasty where a dorsal hump was removed leaving me with a collapsed internal nasal valve. The doctor said he would use a closed...
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Long-term Nose Bleeds Many Years After Rhinoplasty 28 answers

I've had 2 rhinoplasty surgeries. First one healed and the cartilage was pronounced on the tip and looked "done" and my nose bled and...
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Nose Tip Upturned After Rhinoplasty 26 answers

I had Rhinoplasty several days ago. When I saw my nose at the mirror recently, I noticed, that the tip of my nose is lifted high, which does not look...
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Return to Normal Daily Life? 25 answers

I had been dreaming of a new nose since I was 13 and finally I got it 29 days ago. I am extremely concerned of damaging my nose so I literally...
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Nose Tip Too High After Rhinoplasty 23 answers

Hi. I had my rhynoplasty done 3 days ago. I still have cast on but I see the tip of the nose is way too high. Im just nervous it will stay like this....
high nose tip

6 Weeks Post-op - The Left Side of Nose Different From Right Side 22 answers

I have undergone rhinoplasty(closed)surgery along with the sinus the 6weeks before. The left side of the nose differs from right side.. feel like...
asymmetry

After Rhinoplasty is It Common to Have Breathing Problems? 21 answers

I am considering Rhinoplasty, but I've heard that it often causes trouble breathing afterwards. Is this true?
breathing complication recovery

Too-Straight Nose After Rhinoplasty 20 answers

Basically I had rhinoplasty a year ago,to remove a bump and reduce my nose in size.My problem is that now my nose in my opinion looks too straight...
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Will Columella Stiffness Resolve After Rhinoplasty? 19 answers

I had an open primary Rhinoplasty 6 mos. ago, and my tip is still pretty stiff and swollen. My ps placed a strut graft in my columella, narrowed my...
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Can Radiesse Fill the Dent Left After Rhinoplasty? 19 answers

I had rhinoplasty 8 months ago and my PS said that my cartilage had shifted a little. He recommended using Radiesse to fill in the dent on the one...
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Can I Get Rid of Nose Hump Without a Surgery? (photo) 19 answers

Some years ago I got hit on my nose and now I have quite big hump at the upper level. The nose itself is quite straight, just the hump is there and is...
dorsal hump revision

Lumpy Cartilage After Open Rhinoplasty 18 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty three months ago, and I now have quite a bit of lumpy cartilage up my nose. Is this normal/part of the healing process? Is...
cartilage lumps

Can Massage Improve the Shape of the Nose? 18 answers

I have done nose job two times. My nose is upturned and my nostrils are big.Can i improve the shape with massage
massage shape

Very Unhappy With Rhino Results, Do I Need Another Surgery? (photo) 18 answers

My doc said it is only scar tissue the is not been hell yet, and I have to spray saline every 2 hours. but it fell hard,I notice it 4 days after...
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Does my Nose Have Polly Beak? 17 answers

I have had two Rhinoplasty surgeries and I still have a crooked bone and septum. I am wondering if I also have a pollybeak?
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Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty 17 answers

6 Month Post Op Rhinoplasty-Still Waiting to Hear from my Surgeon, but Expert Opinions Would Be Really Appreciated, Many Thanks. The results of my op...
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Smiling After Rhinoplasty 17 answers

I am 9 weeks post op from my rhinoplasty and i ws wondering, can i smile as often as i want to? are there still chances that my bones will shift out...
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Hump After Nose Job 17 answers

I had a nose job 1 month and 2 weeks ago. This nose job was to correct my deviated septum and to remove the big hump i had on my nose. After the...
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Did my Surgeon Decrease my Projection of my Nose During my Rhinoplasty? 17 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty a little over a month ago. I am unhappy with my results. My goals were to get rid of the bump on my bridge and bring in my...
female nose tip projection results

Can a Nostril Wedge Excision Be Performed on my Nose? 17 answers

Hi there, I had an open rhinoplasty about 1 month ago now. Bulbous tip reduced, tip rotated upward and Alar base reduced with a Sill excision. After...
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Dorsal Hump Still Slightly There After Rhinoplasty? 16 answers

I just had Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, and Turbinoplasty about 8 days ago.This was to help with my breathing, but mainly for my interest in removing the...
1 week post-op dorsal hump septorhinoplasty swelling

Will Columella Fullness Subside with Time? 16 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty about 5 months ago. The overall look of my nose is okay except for the tip/columella area. I think my columella looks too...
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When is It Best to Use Your Own Cartilage for Rhinoplasty? 16 answers

When is synthetic a better option for rhinoplasty? Is this only an option when natural cartilage failed on the first surgery and you need a revision,...
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Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to "straighten" my nose. I just got my cast off and it is clearly not straight. If a nose looks crooked when the cast is...
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Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue 15 answers

Is there any way to correct nose job related scar tissue?
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What to Do with Scabs Inside the Nostrils After Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

I had Rhinoplasty one month ago. I have scabs on the inside of my nostrils and they are very uncomfortable. I was told to use peroxide and q-tips...
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Rhinoplasty Results Don't Match Projected Outcome Photo 15 answers

I had rhinoplasty, cheek implants, and blepharoplasty 12 days ago.  I had a hump on my nose and the bridge was too wide. Also, my nose was too...
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4 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Tip Swelling 15 answers

I had a rhinoplasty to correct a large dorsal hump and a twisted septum on Dec. 28 2010. I have noticed some swelling going down but my tip seems to...
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My Nose is Getting Bigger After Rhynoplasty 15 answers

I had reduction Rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller about 3 month ago. After getting the splint off, I was happy cause my nose seemed small but now...
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Is is Possible to Reverse a Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2 years ago to have 3 things done: 1) Dorsal hump reduced 2) Septum shortened 3) Nostrils reduced I am now starting to regret 1) and...
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Do I Have a Drooping Tip / Columella? 15 answers

I had a septo/rhinoplasty about 8 weeks ago. I have thick oily skin so I think there is still quite a bit of swelling. My concern is that the tip...
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Two Years Post-op Rhinoplasty - Possible Complication / Infection? 15 answers

I had rhinoplasty two years ago. One of the incisions over the past 2 years would occasionally get a little red and then it would go away. This last...
complication infection

When Can I Stop Worrying About Something Going Wrong After my Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty done about 2 months ago. I am so worried about hurting my result, or something going wrong. I think the reason I am...
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Which Surgeon is Right: Should I Narrow my Bridge or Add Cartilage? 15 answers

I originally had rhinoplasty to narrow my bridge and remove slight bump. It's been 1 1/2 yrs since surgery ..I love my profile but my nose...
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How Strong is a Nose 14 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get a Revision? 15 answers

I previously had a rhinoplasty and it left my with an overprojected tip and a severely scooped out nose. I am about 4 months post-op and I dont see my...
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How Many Follow Up Appointments Are There After Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

How many follow up appointments are there after rhinoplasty and after how long is each appointment?
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Getting Rhinoplasty After Septoplasty? 14 answers

I broke my nasal bones in 3 different places and cracked my septum. My nose was never totally straight to begin with, but the results of the...
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Does the Nose Become Smaller As Scar Tissue Matures? 14 answers

I had an open Septorhinoplasty 19 weeks ago to straighten and narrow my nose, and to define my tip. So far, I'm not too satisfied with my result....
healing scar tissue smaller

Post Rhinoplasty: Swelling Has Gone but Tip of Nose is Still Big 14 answers

I am a UK 39 Yrs old man and just had open rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. All my swelling seems to have gone, but the tip/bottom half of nose is round and...
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Is It Okay to Clean Dried Blood Inside Nose a Day After Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

I just had my rhinoplasty done yesterday and my doctor didn't put in any packing because he said that there was very minimal bleeding and it would...
1 day post-op blood cleaning discharge

Can my Nostrils Be Lowered or Changed? 14 answers

Hello, I have a interesting question. I had septoplasty/rhinoplasty surgery about 16 months ago and I am bothered by my nostril show now. My nose...
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Rhinoplasty Cast/Splint Removal on Day 10 - Good or Bad Idea? 14 answers

Currently day 5 post op of closed rhinoplasty. I was supposed to be going Wednesday morning to have the cast/splint removed (day 7) but my husband...
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Puss and Dark Red Drainage After Rhinoplasty - Is This Normal? 14 answers

I had rhinoplasty and a septoplasty this past Wednesday. Its a little over 48 hours after surgery. I am still having drainage and having to change my...
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What Can I do for Indentation on Nose After Kenalog Injection? 14 answers

Four days ago I had a kenalog injection around the tip of my nose -- I had rhinoplasty 3 months ago. Now I've developed an indentation. I've...
3 months post-op kenalog nose tip

Open Roof Deformity 18 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty? Risks of Not Repairing It? 14 answers

I'm ~18months post-op. Had rhino to remove bump. When I press on bridge of nose between eyes I feel a weird pressure diff than on the rest of my...
1 year post-op open roof deformity repair risk

Under Eye Incisions Normal for Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

I had a rhynoplasty and have two incisions under my eyes close to my nose, is this normal? My doctor said those incisions were done to be able to...
female incision normal under eyes

Alar Base Shaved Down Too Much 14 answers

I am 3weeks post op..and hate my nose,I am of Pakistani origin..my main concern was the assemtry of my nose.one nostril bigger than other, I voiced my...
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Why is my Nose the Same Size Two Weeks After an Open Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had open rhinoplasty on 8/29/08.  Today my splint came off.  My nose is straight but still appears to be the same size.  I had a...

Steroid Injections for Rhinoplasty Swelling at 7 Weeks? 13 answers

Should I get steroid injections for rhinoplasty swelling when I reach 7 weeks post op? Is this too early or too late? Will it make a difference, or...
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Middle Vault Collapse After Rhinoplasty 13 answers

I have had Rhinoplasty eight months ago for deviated septum and removal of a hump. Is a closed Rhinoplasty more prone to middle vault collapse than an...
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Nose Still So Swollen 4 Months Post Rhinoplasty 13 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery four months ago and my nose is still really swollen and stiff. Why is it still so swollen? Is something wrong? My nose is...
female swelling timing

How Long Does Tip Swelling and Hardness Last? 13 answers

I had an open primary rhinoplasty four months ago to refine my tip (ps used sutures and strut graft) but it doesn't look any smaller than before....
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Can Stitches Still be in my Nose 5 Years After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

1)I had my nose done 5 years ago by Dr.Gary Friedman in SF.He's now out of business.Since the surgery I have a big bump/growth inside of my left...
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105 Degree Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty Too High? 13 answers

I had a nose job last week because it was as an S shape and I couldnt breath well with it. I also had a bump so I had it fixed. My doctor said that he...
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Can I Run 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had rhinoplasty exactly 2 weeks ago. Two days ago I started running on the treadmill, but only ran for 20 minutes instead of my usual 60 minutes of...
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Columella Scar Following Rhinoplasty 13 answers

I am 6 months post open Rhinoplasty and am really unhappy with the appearance of the columella scar. There is a noticeable step on each side, one side...
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I Need Advice on my Nose Job. I Think It Looks Really Botched. 13 answers

I got a nose job when I was 21 years old. Now I am 25. My doctor lives in California and I moved to a different state for college. From the beginning...
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Will Exercises to Flatten out a Cartilage Graft in my Bridge Work? 13 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a "large roman nose", my surgeon put a cartilage graft on my bridge from behind my ear (i...
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How Many Kenalog Injections Are Ideal After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty last year and the doctor gave me a kenalog injection a week post-op and another 5 months later, but scar tissue started to...
1 year post-op kenalog quantity

Saline Rinse After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

For how long do I have to use saline rinse after rhinoplasty? I've been using it three times daily for 11 days post-op (starting the morning after...
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Shifted Cartilage After Rhinoplasty and Dent in Nose 13 answers

I had rhinoplasty 8 months ago and my PS said my cartilage shifted a little. He suggested Radisesse in my nose to fill in the dent. What are my...
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Would Three Nose Jobs be Too Many? 13 answers

I had my first nose job done 20 years ago. Not much difference, he narrowed the width. I had my second one done 18 months ago. he narrowed width and...
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Is It Wrong to Clean the Nose with Cotton Stick Few Days After Nose Operation? 13 answers

I am in despair! I had a nose operation 11 days ago. on the 3rd day after surgery I started to clean mu nose with cotton stick ( you know, those you...
1 week post-op damage

Deviated Nasal Implant - Can a Filler Help? 13 answers

About 8 yrs. ago I had a rhinoplasty in which the surgeon put in an L-shaped implant in my nose. That implant has shifted slightly to the left over...
crooked filler implant male

Shifting Nasal Obstruction Post Rhinoplasty 13 answers

I have difficulty breathing post rhinoplasty. There's scar tissue in my nasal passages+ edges of the upper laterals have pierced the skin (can be...
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I Had a Rhinoplasty and the Results Look Horrible - is There Any Way to Fix This? (Photo) 13 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 10 days ago. When the cast came off, I couldn't recognize myself in the mirror. Something was off, but I couldn't point...
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How Do I Know if the Nostril Incision is Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had my rhinoplasty 9 days ago so far i havent had any complaints. Im loving the shape and size even tho its still swollen. My concern is my left...
healing incision nostrils

Will Secondhand Smoke 6 Weeks Post-op Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 13 answers

I went out tonight with some friends to show off my new look. A girl was smoking right next to me and now my nose feels congested and sore. Could this...
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Rhinoplasty With Silicone Bridge Aug- When Would Potential Infection Occur? 13 answers

I recently had a rhinoplasty with silicon bridge augmentation. my understanding is with any foreign implant there is a significant chance of infection...
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Looking Good 1 Month After Rhinoplasty - Should I Worry? 13 answers

My nose is in a decent shape after 1 month of Rhinoplasty , tip rotation. I am a male , so isn't 1 month too early to look good? I am very afraid...
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Replacing a Removed Nasal Spine 13 answers

During my rhinoplasty 5 years ago my nasal spine was removed without my previous knowledge. My nose looks much shorter from the frontal view and as a...
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18 Months Post-op: Do I Have a Polly Beak? 13 answers

Hi, I had Rhinoplasty 1 year 6 months ago now and from the start I have noticed that not enough cartilage has been taken away, causing a polly beak?...
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Is It Too Early to Remove the Silicone Implant in my Nose? Female-asian-24years 13 answers

I just had my rhinoplasty a week ago (I know it's early) with a L-shaped silicone implant. I didnt realize how having something foreign in my body...
1 week post-op removal silicone implant

Could I Have Done Damage 6 Weeks Post-Op By Bumping My Nose? 13 answers

I was looking at something and moved my head too close to a wall. i felt the tip of my nose press against the wall and moved my head back. how will...
6 weeks post-op damage hit

Rhinplasty Donor Rib Implant, How Easy to Remove? 13 answers

I thought I had gor Tex implant but it turned out to be donor rib instead for my bridge on Asian rhinoplasty. This is 12 days after and I still hate...
2 weeks post-op removal rib graft unhappy

Will Massaging the Nose After Rhinoplasty Help? 12 answers

Does massaging the nose after Rhinoplasty help in eliminating scar tissue and swelling? If so, please explain how.
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How Much Bleeding After Broken Nose Repair? 12 answers

When a broken nose is repaired, is there much bleeding afterward?
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What Can I Do to Prevent Columella Scarring After Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

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Uneven and Swollen Nose After Rhinoplasty - What Can I Do? 12 answers

I had rhinoplasty done 6 months ago & I'm concerned about the swelling & my nose tip, that area is really swollen also. On the side view...
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How Long Can a Hard Nasal Tip Last? 12 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty about 2 and a half years ago, it was closed and was to get ride of a hump on my bridge a year after that i had a revision...
cartilage hard tip

Scar Tissue / Adhesions Post Rhinoplasty 12 answers

I had primary (closed) rhinoplasty 6 months ago as well as a turbinectomy. I'm now having problems breathing as it feels like there is something...
adhesion scar tissue

How Long Does Skin Reshaping Last After Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I received my initial rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago and because not enough cartlidge was removed on the dorsal part, I had a revision rhinoplasty...
long-term shape skin

When is my Nose Bone Strong Enough to Not Break Easily After Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I'm a 15 year old female and I had rhinoplasty about 4 days ago. I had a significantly prominent dorsal hump removed, so both sides of my nose had...
age 17 or under bone broken nose strength

How Safe is It to Go out in Public After Rhinoplasty? I Am Very Scared of Damaging my Nose 12 answers

Hi everyone, I had my rhinoplasty operation on May 25th and tomorrow my splint is being removed (June 3rd). I am worrying about doing normal day to...
1 week post-op activity at-home worried

Trouble Breathing and Nasal Voice After Rhinoplasty, Is This Normal? 12 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 5 weeks ago and I'm realizing that my voice is very nasal now. I also feel that I have to strain my voice to speak loudly....
1 month post-op normal voice

What is the Best Scar Cream for Open Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty done about a week ago. I would like to buy a scar cream to make the incision cut go away. What is the best one or most...
1 week post-op open scar guard

Post Rhinoplasty - Can Skin Stay Puffy in Areas Where a Large Reduction was Made? 12 answers

I am 7 months post op, and i still have a slight hump on the left (my left) side of the bridge. However, when i push the skin down with my fingers on...
7 months post-op bridge full hump puffiness

Help lost Fullness in Tip After Rhinoplasty 12 answers

I had primary rhinoplasty,where i wanted my nose to be made refined and the bump to be taken out.i told the surgeon that i like the fullness in my tip...
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Does My Skin Type Effect Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty (remove a hump) three months ago.My nose is still pretty swollen. I went to my surgeon and he said that this is due to my...
swelling timing treatment

I'm Not Happy with my Nose but my Doctor is, What Can I Do? 12 answers

I don't know what to say I'm not happy with my nose I tried to tell my doctor but he keeps saying it fits my face and I really don't think...
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What is the Success Rate of Patients Having Rhinoplasty to Correct a Twisted Tip? 12 answers

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Graft in Tip is Showing Through Skin? Is It an Implant? 6 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty 12 answers

My surgeon and I did not discuss any sort of implant but 6 months post op I appear to have a small, circular implant on my tip that sometimes shows in...
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Will my Nose Job Permanently Affect my Smile? 11 answers

I just had rhinoplasty a week ago and today my surgeon removed the bandage, splint and stitches. I just tried smiling and realized that I can't smile....
1 week post-op smile

Will my Nose Hump Go? 11 answers

Hi, I had Rhinoplasty 2weeks ago to help me breathe easier. I had a prominent hump on my nose and my nose deviated one centimetre to the right. I had...
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Can Nose Tip Move to One Side After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I am on 3,5 month after rhinoplasty (with straightening of nasal septum). Lately, the tip (started apx. from center of the nose) visibly moved to one...
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Can Wearing a Splint over Nose Longer Than a Week Help Rhinoplasty Results? 11 answers

I am going in for Rhinoplasty and I am concerned about the cartilage in the nose shifting back to where it was after being broken. can wearing a...
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How Long Should I Wait for Kenalog Injections to Take Effect in the Nose? 11 answers

Hello, I had a an open Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, and today my surgeon injected a small dose of Kenalog in my nasal tip. I have thick scar tissue that...
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Suggestions for Correcting Rhinoplasty Results 11 answers

I discussed exactly what I wanted for a rhinoplasty result and even showed a picture.  I asked that the nose not be tipped up, however, it now is...
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Nose Still Over-projected After Rhinoplasty 11 answers

Hello, I am only 2 weeks post-Op. Do you think my nose is still over-projected? i feel it is but i could be crazy. Also will the projection go down...
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Is the Swelling Expected to Fluctuate After Nose Surgery? 11 answers

I broke my nose and had the septum re-aligned and the bone "popped" back into place. I went back for my checkup 10 days after and the doctor...
swelling

Will I See Effects of Bumping Nose After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty exactly seven days ago. Two bumps were shaved down and my nose was straightened without having to break it. My cast came...
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Unhappy with Rhinoplasty Results 11 answers

I had a rhinoplasty on 20/01/2011,I'm so unhappy with the result,I find my nose is too short and flat,tip is pinched bridge is too curvy,doctor...
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3 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Have a Bump 11 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 3 months ago. the swelling has done down a lot but I can feel and see a small bump still on the bridge of my nose. I can...
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Overprojection and Hard Tip Resulting from Columella Strut 11 answers

Hi, I had an open revision rhinoplasty approximately 3 months ago consisting of: 1. A dorsal rib cartilage/perichondrium graft. 2. Spreader grafts. 3....
columella female hard nose tip projection strut

I Got Rhinoplasty 7 Days Ago and I Keep Picking my Nose. Will I Get an Infection? 11 answers

I got gore-tex on my bridge and ear cartilage on my tip and there are disolvable stiches in my nose. However, when I went to get my stitches out (from...
infection picking

Nostrils So Very Uneven After Septorhinoplasty 11 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty carried out for medical reasons around 18 months ago - so has gone quite a long way in the healing process. During the...
non surgical nostrils uneven

When Can One Drink After a Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had my rhinoplasty exactly 3 weeks ago today. I'm not in a hurry to drink, but out of curiosity, when can I have alcohol?My birthday is in 4...
3 weeks post-op alcohol timing

Bulbous Nose and Retracted Nostrils 3 Months After Rhinoplasty, Am I Looking at the Final Results? 11 answers

It's been 3 months since my (tip deprojection) rhinoplasty and my nose is bulbous as compared to before rhinoplasty. I also appear to have some...
3 months post-op bulbous female final result swelling

Am I Developing a Polly Beak Deformity? 11 answers

I Had Open Rhinoplasty 8 Months Ago,I Used To Have A Big Deviated Concave Nose So I Had The Surgery..I Had The Cast Off 1 Month Post The surgery ,The...
polly beak

My Swelling Has Never Gone After Rhinoplasty??? 11 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 20 years ago, but the swelling result of that has never gone! The amount of swelling is different each day. It's more on my tip...
20 years post-op nose tip swelling

Nose Ruined After I Accidentally Bumped It 11 answers

I had primary open rhinoplasty 3 days ago. i slightly bumped the side of my nose and im worried that all of my doctor's wonderful work just went...
bump splint worried

Can Wearing Glasses or Bacterial Pink Eye Cause This Swelling of my Nasal Implant 7 Months After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

Asian rhino 7 months ago w/ a goretex implant & ear cartilage for tip. I caught a cold & pink eye last week. I switched from my contacts to...
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Will Taping my Nose Help Reduce Swelling Past Two Weeks if I'm Lifting Weights, Drinking Alcohol, or Having Lots of Sodium?? 11 answers

My doctor told me I only need to tape my nose for two weeks after getting the splint off. Should I do it for a longer period of time (another week,...
2 weeks post-op duration swelling tape

How Harmful is Cocaine to my New Nose After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had a rhinoplasty a month and a half ago, and just did cocaine one time since then. I know this is probably terrible, but I would like to know how...
drug use

So I'm 4 Weeks Post-op. Is my Nose Strong Enough to Return to Normalcy? 11 answers

I had a open-rhinoplasty. I had the nasal bones broken and re-set so it looks more narrow and also had the hump removed. also, i had a droopy tip...
normal timing

Need Revision. What Needs to Be Done? Can It Be Fixed? 11 answers

Five year ago I had surgery to correct a deviated septum/breathing problem. I always had a large nose and had a bit of a hump as well. The main goal...
deviated septum male

Why Do Some Doctors Advise Patients to Continue Taping the Nose After Splint Removal? 11 answers

Why do some doctors advise the patients to continue taping the nose after splint removal while others do not? What is causing the difference in...
splint tape

Over Projected Tip 2 Weeks Post Op, is it Too Early to be Worrying? (Photo) 11 answers

I underwent a septo/rhino and had a bone spur removed off of the bridge of my nose. My doctor said that he used my own cartilage to push up the tip,...
2 weeks post-op bulbous nose tip projection

Use of Filler After Unsuccessful Septo-Rhinoplasty - Doctor Recommendation for Orange County, CA 11 answers

Had septo rhinoplasty 3wks ago. Unhappy that I have same problem as b4. Which is a curve on 1 side and straight on other. I don't want anything...
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What Can I Do to Reduce the Lump on Top Part of Nasal Ridge After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty with diced cartilage from septal and ear cartilages a week ago to elevate my dorsum and my Dr. also reduced the size of my...
bump cartilage

Post-op Rhinoplasty: Surgeon Recommended Waiting 1 Year Before Exercising - Why? 11 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Tehran 30 days ago, and the surgeon has told me and all his previous patients (i checked with around 20) that exercise should not...
exercise

Implant Shifting After Rhinoplasty - Normal? 11 answers

I won't be able to see the surgeon until next week. I have to ask if shifting after getting rhinoplasty normal? I have an implant and the tip is...
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Should Nasal Hair Show After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I can see slight nasal hair from the bottom of my nostrils. This wasn't visible before. Is this normal? I had my tip de-projected and it also...
hair

Anyone Ever Hated the Post Op Rhinoplasty Look and then Like It Later? 11 answers

I am in tears and regrets.postops7 days - I saw my nose with cast off... the bridge is way too high and my nose is so HUGE..literally deformed looking...
1 week post-op unhappy

Nose is Too Short After Rhinoplasty, 1 Week Post-Op 11 answers

Its been almost a week after my rhinoplasty. At this time I feel like my nose is too short and pushed up. I know that could be caused by swelling, but...
1 week post-op unhappy

When is It Safe to Go to a Crowded Club After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

How long after rhinoplasty should you protect your nose from trauma? I feel like going out to a club, there is potential for danger, such as some...
dancing risk timing

Nose is Too Upturned/REALLY Swollen After Rhinoplasty 11 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty along with turbinate reduction four days ago. Today, I went in to get my splint removed. From the front, my nose is too...
final result overcorrection upturned

Is It Safe to Get a Silicon Nose Job After First One Got Infected? 11 answers

Hi. im an Asian grl.I had a silicon L- implant and septal cartilage nj in 07. I started seeing a red bump and I could actually see my implant pushing...
candidate infection silicone implant

Dorsal Hump Removal- Should I Worry It Will Come Back? 11 answers

I had a rihnoplasty to reduce my dorsal hump. The doctor used a rasp to remove my dorsal hump, and leaving my nose with an open roof.I wonder can the...
dorsal hump grow back probability

Rhinoplasty a Year Ago and Still Bump on Bridge, Options? 11 answers

I broke my nose years ago, one year ago I had rhinoplasty to shave down the bump, but it is still there. I also have a deviated septum and I dont know...
1 year post-op bump options

13yrs Post Rhinoplasty with no Complications: is a Follow up Still Necessary? 11 answers

I am a 27 year old female of Korean descent and I had the rhinoplastic surgery (silastic?) completed 13 years ago. I am very happy with my results and...
age 25-34 Asian female follow-up replacement

How Much Bruising Should I Expect 6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

Will there still be discoloration and pain 6 weeks after nose surgery?
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Should I Still Be Wearing Sunscreen 3 Months After Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

The only time I go outside is to walk a few blocks from my car to my office. Should I be wearing sunscreen for brief periods like this of being...
3 months post-op sunscreen

Is It Possible for the Swelling After a Rhinoplasty to Be Gone After One Month? 11 answers

I had an open 1st time rhinoplasty 1 month ago;I had a very small hump on the bridge of my nose removed,my nose tip very slightly shortened + very...
1 month post-op final result

How Long Should I Wait Before Going to a Theme Park After I Have Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

How Long Should I Wait Before Going to a Theme Park After I Have Rhinoplasty?
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Do I Have Open Roof Deformity? 11 answers

Six months ago, I had a closed rhino-septoplasty. Now, it feels like I have one thin, unconnected bone running down my nose, and when I touch the...
6 months post-op open roof deformity

Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty - Too Hasty About Judging Results? 10 answers

Hi, I know this is probably hasty, but I had a sephtoplasty/rhinoplasty eleven days ago, and I am not satisfied with the tip. I feel it is too tippy...
nose post-op

Upper Lip and Nose Tip Immovable After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I underwent closed Rhinoplasty a little over a month ago. Some areas are still numb but it's not the main problem for me. The upper lip feels like...

Can Smoking Affect Results After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I am 17 days post up after having a crooked nose straightened. Can smoking this soon possibly make my nose crooked or cause movement again somehow by...
smoking

One Nostril Not Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the...
healing nostrils

Unhappy with Rhinoplasty Results After One Month - What Should I Do? 10 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery one month ago, and I just don't like the way my nose looks.  It looks worse, not better.  What should I do about...

Lump on Nose After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty 12 days ago, cast off 6 days ago. Per my doctor's instructions, I've been taping my nose daily since the cast removal. My...

Will my Revision Rhinoplasty Results Soften? 10 answers

I had a revision rhinoplasty recently, and the graft tissue used was irradiated costal cartilage. Evidently, my first surgeon was unorthodox in his...

Excessive Facial Aging After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I just turned 26 who had Rhinoplasty a year and a half ago at 24. I have noticed what I believe to be extreme and embarassing aging in that time,...

Can Fillers or a Revision Reshape my Nose Bridge? 10 answers

A month ago, I had a Rhinoplasty. The doctor unfortunately lowered the bridge too low, and my nostrils look uneven and smaller then usual. I...
nose nostrils

How Soon After a Rhinoplasty Can Revision Be Done? 10 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago, where the tip was trimmed, the nostrils were narrowed, and nose was set back a little. But it's too subtle and I want...
2 weeks post-op revision timing

Will the Swelling at the Tip of my Nose Go Down? 10 answers

I got open rhinoplasty about 13 weeks ago (on the 25th of june 2010) and there is still some major swelling at the tip of my nose. From the side view...
open swelling tip

What is the Time Frame for Steroid Injections on Tip After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had a second open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago - first one was closed. Now the tip looks different from the rest of the nose: so swollen, it looks like...
nose steroid tip

Possible to Have Cartilage Regrowth After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

My surgeon removed too much nose tip cartilage, basically taking out all the upper cartilage and leaving my nose underprojected. Is there anything...
nose tip

6-weeks Postop Open Rhino - My Tip is Hard and Swollen but I Had No Tip Work Done? 10 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago to correct a twisted septum, acute vestibular stenosis (using spreader grafts) and a dorsal hump reduction....
female hard nose tip swelling

Noticeable Cut Under Tip After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had my cast taken off yesterday, and the cut under the tip (where the doctor say's he cut in order to insert the cartridge to raise the tip) now...

Post-op Rhinoplasty: Nasal Tubes? 10 answers

I asked my doctor if he will be putting "packing" in my nose post op, he said no but that he may use two tubes inside my nose. I searched...
tube

Will my High Bridge Reduce over Time? 10 answers

My open Rhinoplasty operation took place 16 days ago in NY by a Top Surgeon. I love his work, however, at the moment, I think my bridge seems a little...
bridge female high swelling

Open Rhinoplasty Recovery - Can I Attend a Wedding 1 Month Post-op? 10 answers

I am supposed to attend a celebrity wedding a month after having rhinoplasty. Since both my bones and cartilage will go through re-shaping, I'm...
nose open recovery wedding

Is This Just Supratip Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 7 weeks ago. I know that it's still really early in the healing process but I'm somewhat concerned about my results....
2 months post-op downturned swelling

Wonky Nose Post Rhinoplasty - Will It Straighten? 10 answers

I had a nose job 5 weeks ago and the bone is a different width on each side of my nose also now my nostrils look uneven they werent before the surgery...
breathing crooked female healing uneven

Do I Have A Bad Nose Job and is a Revision Needed? 10 answers

Had open septorhinoplasty with osteoctomy last february to remove hump in nasal dorsum,improve breathing and fix droopy tip.First month could breathe...
bad male osteotomy polly beak

Smoking After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I smoked a joint yesterday, ( i am 3 and a half months post op frm a rhinoplasty). it is the first time i have smoked , could i have caused any damage...
damage marijuana smoking

Will Revision Rhinoplasty Correct my Nose? 10 answers

I have had my nose broken more than 3 times in the course of my life, and my nose is moderately deviated. It bothers me that my face is asymmetrical,...
crooked deviated septum

I Am 2 1/2 Months Post Op Open Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty. Bump Removed but Still There. 10 answers

I am 2 1/2 months post op open rhinoplasty/septoplasty. My hump was shaved down but i can still see it and when I touch it is kind of hard. Should I...
3 months post-op dorsal hump septorhinoplasty swelling

4.5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, my Tip is Too High and Nostrils Show Too Much, What Should I Do? 10 answers

I had surgery 4.5 weeks ago. My tip still has the 'piggy' look. I used to have a longer nose, and no nostril show. Now, my nostrils are center...
1 month post-op nostrils pig-like

Did I Ruin my Rhinoplasty Results? 10 answers

I had a revision rhinoplasty 4 and a half weeks ago o just over a month. it was mainly to fix a bulbous assymetrical tip and an inverted v deformity....
damage female

Should a Lip Lowering Procedure Be Performed Before or After Rhinoplasty/Otoplasty? 10 answers

I'm a candidate for a lip lowering procedure that would help with my gummy smile. I also need to have rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum and...
before deviated septum female gummy hump lower options smile

Bony Bumps Reappearing 2 Months After Rhinoplasty, Is This Permanent? 10 answers

21 yr old male 2 months post op. Large hump and sides shaven down as well as an osteotomy, nothing to tip. Upon cast removal I was extremely pleased...
2 months post-op bony bumps final result unhappy

Should Certain Gym Exercises Be Restricted After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

This week marks two weeks since my revision rhinoplasty and my doctor says I can start lifting weights again. I know it is always recommended to keep...
2 weeks post-op exercise timing weight lifting

Besides Arnica Montana, What Other Pills Can I Take to Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

alternative arnica reduce swelling

Unable to Smile Propely at Almost 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had a rhinoplasty as I had an upturned nose. My doctor moved my tip downward, narrowed my tip and changed the naso-labial angle. At first my upper...
2 months post-op smile stiffness

Profuse Nose Bleeding After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

Hi, I had my rhinoplasty done 3 years ago. I remember having profuse bleeding the 4th day after surgery and the doctor told that the healing did not...
4 years post-op bleeding

10 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Nose is Still Too Large 10 answers

I had my nose done in August of last year I still feel my bridge is a little to wide and my profile is still boxy is it too soon to consider revision?
10 months post-op bridge revision timing wide

Nose Tip Is Numb And Drooping 2 Months Post-Op, Should I Have Concerns? 10 answers

Its been 2 months post op rhinoplasty, my nose used to have a small hump witha very big fat bulbous tip. now the hump is a little gone , I can see it...
2 months post-op bulbous droopy revision

Nasal Bone Pushed In? 10 answers

I had rhino/septoplasty 4 months ago by a rhino surgeon. A different surgeon had scheduled me 3 weeks later to remove a small bump from the skin of my...
bone broken nose pressure

How long Will a Cast Be Worn After an Open Procedure Rhinoplasty for a Dorsal Hump Removal? 10 answers

cast dorsal hump duration healing nose reconstructive recovery removal surgery

3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, I Seem to Still Have Facial Swelling. 10 answers

I notice because my folds/hollows around my nose are 'full' where as usually they are hollow looking (I usually get juvederm in there, and...
3 weeks post-op full normal swelling

Stitch Stuck 5-6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty. How Do I Remove It? 10 answers

All healed nicely, accept a few days ago I felt something rough under my nostril, after further investigation I discovered its the end of a non...
6 weeks post-op options removal stitches

HELP...12 Weeks Post Rhino/septo, and Hit on the Bridge of Nose? 10 answers

I am about 12 week post open rhino and septplasty. I had my bridge narrowed and lowered and some tip work. Today I picked up my 4 yr old daughter, and...
3 months post-op bridge hit septorhinoplasty

Will Light Pushing Affect my Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had my rhinoplasty one month ago and I'm still taping due to thick skin and swelling. The problem is I have very oily skin so the tape starts to...
pressure

Flary Nostrils After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

Had a rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago and my nostrils stick out a bit too much and are flary, will this subside once time goes by back to the original...
3 weeks post-op nostrils swelling

For How Long Can Breathing Difficulty Persist After Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I have done a Rhioplasty to reduce my nose size> In fact, I am 13 days post op and still have breathing difficulties! the air going really hard...
2 weeks post-op breathing problems

Blisters Inside the Nose 10 Days After Rhinoplasty - Normal? 10 answers

I had rhinoplasty 10 days ago. The bump on my nose is gone, but the curve the doctor says he gave the nose is not yet noticeable, my guess is because...
blister normal

Left with Only 8mm L-strut After Rhinoplasty. Should That Be Corrected? 10 answers

After reviewing an old operative report i noticed the surgeon mentioned he used and removed cartilage from my nose but left me with a good 8mm L-strut...
revision strut

Will Incisions on the Side of the Nose Causes Permanent Scaring? (photo) 10 answers

Hi Doc, These are the photos 7 days after the stitches are removed post rhinoplasty surgery. From the photos, you can clearly see the cut lines. Will...
scarring stitches

1 Year Post-Rhinoplasty with No Results- How To Proceed? 10 answers

I'm 18. I had a nosejob done 1 year ago, to make the bridge straighter and make the tip of the nose thinner. The plastic surgeon was very...
1 year post-op no results nose tip options

Touching Nose After Cast Removal? Is that Safe? 10 answers

I had a rhinoplasty over a week a go to straighten out my nose (deviation) elongate with ear graft and refine the tip area. After the cast came off I...
cast makeup touching

Will Two Rhinoplasty Surgeries Within a Week Make Me Scar? 10 answers

I had a closed septoplasty back in Sept of 2007 that changed my nose. Jan of 2010 I had a rhinoplasty and my nose was destroyed. Made really short and...
results scar

Overnight After Rhinoplasty 10 answers

Most doctors say it is important to have someone watch you overnight after rhinoplasty. What should they be looking out for?
warning sign

Hard Bumps on Nose After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I am five weeks post open rhinoplasty. I had a tension nose with a pronounced hump and droopy tip. Everything has gone very well, and I was...
bumps side effects

Nose Looks More Bulbous and Round After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty three weeks ago, and I'm concerned about the current results. My goal for the surgery was to remove the side and front humps...

Is This Bump After Rhinoplasty my Bone? 9 answers

I had the bump on my nose shaved down (closed Rhinoplasty) and cartilage added to the tip of my nose to give it a pointy shape. I was very happy with...
nose swelling

Breathing Problem and Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Having some problems breathing out of my right nostril and it feels like the inside is real low. Also I know my nose is still swollen it's only been a...
nose nostrils

Upturned and More Bulbous Tip After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty to rid my nose of a bump. Now, my tip is turned up. Will this come down?The doctor denies touching the tip but...
nose swelling tip

How Long Before Smile Returns to Normal After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am a post-op for Rhinoplasty. I've been recovering pretty quickly and I haven't been having any problems really, other than this: I've noticed that...
nose smile

Will my Smile Go Back to Normal After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum. I am concerned and worried as my smile is not the same. It also hurts to laugh as though I have a...
deviated septum nose pain smile

Nasal Septum and Nose Tip Implant Shift 9 answers

My nose tip and bridge were both redefined with grafts from my nasal septum 4 years ago. I noticed after a year that both my tip and nasal septum have...

Nose Tip Still Fat and Round After Rhinoplasty with Implant 9 answers

After 8 months of my Rhinoplasty with a silicone implant, my nose tip is still round and fat. How much more should I wait to see a more fine and...
nose swelling tip

Safe to Have Filler for Nose Bridge Until Revision Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I've had Rhinoplasty 3 months ago, and the Dr. "overscooped" my nose. So now it looks like I have a flat face with a 6 yr olds nose. No...
nose

How Soon Can I Get a Nose Piercing After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

How soon after a rhinoplasty procedure can i safely get a nose piercing?
nose

Columellar Fullness and Too Low Strut Graft After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and so far have poor results. My concerns are that the columella is so full and the strut graft appears to be...
nose

Obvious Nose Asymmetry Normal After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Is it normal for a nose to look obviously asymmetrical and for one nostril to be higher and larger than the other 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty? Is this...

How Long Should I Wait to Get Steroid Injection to Dissolve Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had open rhynoplasty done 3 months ago.to reduce the size of the tip it was too round i was pleased with the results after 2 weeks of my surgey, but...
scar tissue steroid

Misshapen Cartilage Graft During Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my tip--up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling has gone down, one side of...
nose tip

Bulbous, Uneven and Bent Nose After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

Had cast on for 2 weeks, one week after cast off started swelling ike this.i have seen surgeon and she said to masage and ut pressure on nose. it oly...
bulbous crooked female results uneven

Is 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty Too Late for Kenalog Shots 9 answers

I live quite far away from my surgeon and wont be going back till 3 months have past after my rhinoplasty. i have alot of swelling in my tip which im...
female steroid swelling tip

Bump on Bridge of Nose After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

Soon after my rhinoplasty I noticed (through feeling) a small bump on the right side of my bridge. As the weeks go on it appears to be growing in...
bridge bump pain

My Nose Looks Slightly Crooked In Pictures?? 9 answers

I had open rhino 6 weeks ago. Had osteotomy,reduced nostril flaring, and raised tip..My nose at the bridge developed a bump/hump on the right lateral...
bump hump nostrils

My Nose Has an Odor Like A Bad Smell Inside, I Had Rhino 3weeks Ago 9 answers

I had surgery 3weeks ago and I have a bad smell/odor from the left nostril.is it Normal?? Ugh I almost spanked my dog for bobo'ing in the house...
normal odor smell

Why Still One Side of my Nose is More Swollen, 9 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am starting to get worried about the uneven swelling on my nose 9 weeks after rhinoplasty? the swelling on the left side of my nose is just not...
2 months post-op swelling uneven

Is This Scar Tissue from the Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Hi! I had my rhinoplasty done in Turkey and I'm currently 8 month post-op. The last 2 month I've had problems breathing with my left nostril....
8 months post-op breathing bump male medical tourism

Nose Looks a Little Pinched 2 Months Post Op ,will This Turns Worse? (Pics) 9 answers

I am 2 months post op. I read that swelling hide contour of the nose. So I am afraid when swelling goes down ,it looks more pinched. Do I have a valid...
2 months post-op male normal pinched

Nose Swells/shines After a Night of Drinking and a Humid Climate - Is This Normal? 9 answers

I had major rhinoplasty 2y ago. While travelling in asia, the humid climate made my nose more stiff/swell. A night of heavy drinking makes it worse...
shiny stiffness swelling

Nasal Bones Uneven After Repositioning 9 answers

If the nasal bones are uneven after they are repositioned towards the center, is there anything you can do to straighten them out yourself during the...
nose

Why Have I Not Been Taped After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

When I got my splint off the doctor or nurse did not tape me or instruct me to use tape. All of my friends that have rhinoplasty were instructed to...
female splint tape

Purple Looking Spot on Side of Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

Hi I had an open rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago there is a purple spot at the tip of my nose I did get a graft at that site as well as some rounding of...
3 weeks post-op discoloration normal nose tip purple

Crooked Nose After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty 17 days ago and 5 days ago my surgeon took off the band-aids and my nose is slightly crooked to the left side.Before surgery...
crooked female

Rhino 14 Days Ago - What Is This Yellow Tinge Around my Eyes and Forehead? 9 answers

Is It Part of the Healing Process? 
healing yellow

Will my Nostrils (In Time) Look More Circular Instead of the 'Pinched' Look? 9 answers

I had my nose bridge narrowed and alar base reduction. Its been 14 days since my surgery and I wanted to know if its extreme swelling where the arrows...
2 weeks post-op alar reduction nostrils pinched round

Will Nose Continue to Improve or is Healing Done a Year After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 1 year ago and my nose look asymmetrical and the skin doesn't feel like its tightened down completley, will the skin keep...
healing

Rasping Side of Nose Bone by Eye Area? 9 answers

I had rhinoplasty one year ago. Two weeks after surgery I noticed drastic swelling at the top of my nose on the right side near my under eye area. My...
1 year post-op bone bruising dark circles rasp

Why Would There Still Be a Bump if Surgeon Said He Shaved it Completely Down? (Photos)? 9 answers

I recently just had a closed Rhinoplasty on July 20th & had my bump shaved down. It has been 2 months since my surgery and when I look in the...
2 months post-op bump shave

Bizarre Recurring Swelling in Last 3rd of Nose with Nasal Implant 9 answers

I had a small silicone nasal implant inserted to help breathing and increase dorsum about 13 months ago. About 2 months ago I woke up with the last...
implant pain redness swelling

Can I Chew Gum After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Can i chew gum 5 weeks after rhinoplasty?
chewing

Can I Scratch the Dead Skin on my Nose off I Month After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

There is what looks like dead skin all over the tip of my nose. how should i scratch or take it all off?
1 month post-op scratching

Is It Absolutely Necessary to Put a Spreader Graft in to Imporve Breathing? 9 answers

I had one put in but my breathing did not improve. It actually got worse after my grafts collapsed at the top of my nose. Before I had the surgery I...
breathing graft spreader

How Long After Your Primary Rhinoplasty Will Cartilage Reabsorb? 9 answers

For my primary rhinoplasty, my PS made an incision in my hair and took cartilage from the layer underneath my hair and he also used ear cartilage. How...
absorption cartilage timing

Rhinoplasty - Rib Cartilage Absorption 9 answers

Hello, I recently had an augmentation rhinoplasty with my own rib cartilage and the surgeon purposely over-augmented the graft to compensate for...
absorption cartilage rib graft

Is It Hard to De-rotate the Tip of the Nose. 9 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty done 11 days ago. I had a bump removed and the tip was narrowed and rotated. I had a long nose to begin with. Not only the...
2 weeks post-op nose tip nose tip rotation revision timing

Nose Twitching 5 Months After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I am 5 months post op from a rhinoplasty and sometimes my nose twitches. if i look in a mirror i can actually see it move ( for example , i have seen...
bridge female nose tip spasms twitch

Post Rhinoplasty Questions - What Can I Do? 9 answers

I had a combo septoplasty / open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. hump was worked on, but is still obvious. hump feels bone hard. -any chance it will...
asymmetry hump male revision

Steroid Injections for Every Checkup 9 answers

Is it standard procedure for the doctor to give steroid injections at every checkup appointment?-about every 6 weeks for a year following the surgery?...
frequency injection side effects steroid

Is It Okay to Spray/airbrush Tan Two Weeks After Having a Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

2 weeks post-op spray tanning

Final Result 1 Month After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I had my rhinoplasty 1 month ago,iam not sure about the result.is the shape after one month is the final result or i have to wait to see better...
results shape

6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Will Swelling Continue to Decrease or Is This My Final Result? 9 answers

Hi its been 40 days since Ive done with my open rhinoplasty but Im so depressed now cuz my nose is still looks big and puffy and its base looks wide I...
6 weeks post-op depressed final result swelling

Septorhinoplasty and Still Crooked 9 answers

I had a septorhinoplasty performed 10 months ago and received subsequent Kenalog injections every couple of months due to scar tissue formation in the...
crooked male nose tip revision

Nasal Bone Still Has Bump on Left Side 9 answers

I recently had rhino and my PS said that because I had previously had an operation on my nose to remove spider veins from one side of the nose near to...
1 month post-op bridge crooked dorsal hump

Rhinoplasty Smile Affected 9 answers

I had Septorhinoplasty 13 days ago, all looks well and good, I'm concerned about upper lip, seems to be hanging down past top teeth, and find it...
2 weeks post-op permanent septorhinoplasty smile

Nose Splint Falling off After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty surgery this past Tuesday, July 5th. It's now 4 days later (not including day of surgery) And I can see that the tape...
1 week post-op shifting splint

Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty and Still Crooked, What Are My Options? 9 answers

Had rhino & septoplasty 2 wks ago. Nose was broken 20 yrs back and was a deviated. Cast came off and it looked great....straight. 7 days later my...
2 weeks post-op crooked options revision septorhinoplasty

Silicone Came out from Nose Incision Area 9 answers

I had a nose implant 4 months ago. 2 months later, I realised that the silicone inside my nose came out from the nose incision area and appeared...
implant results silicone implant

Will There Be a Significant Change in Shape Between 6 Weeks and a Year? 9 answers

It's been 6 weeks after my rhinoplasty and I am extremely unhappy with my nose and I'm afraid to say something to my doctor because he keeps...
shape

Onlay Dorsal Graft - Removable? 9 answers

Hi docs... i had my rhinoplasty 4 months ago..done by maybe the best italian specialist, my problem is that when we were planning for the operation i...
graft removal

A Bump Has Formed 2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Could this be Cartilage or Swelling? (photo) 9 answers

I had open rhinoplasty to reduce the width & size of my nose. My nostrils were taken in and I had gor-tex implant. At two months I noticed a bump...
3 months post-op bump swelling

Following an Open Rhinoplasty, is It Acceptable to Be Exposed to Direct Sunlight for 5 Hours After 2 Weeks? 9 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty two days ago. My job consists of being outside for 5 hours or more with no shade and I'm concerned my two week vacation...
sun exposure

Assymetrical Nostrils Post Rhinoplasty, Can This Be Fixed Non-Surgically? 9 answers

When first my nose was done 7 months ago the nostrils where both the same size. after using lots of q-tip and smoke 10 or 20 times, one nostril is...
7 months post-op asymmetry non surgical nostril reduction

Can I Still Have a Hump 3 Months After Rhinoplasty? Or Is It Swelling? 9 answers

I underwent a closed rhinoplasty about 3 months ago just to file down a small dorsal hump. From one side of my face (right) the hump is not very...
3 months post-op hump noticeable swelling

Weird Smell In My Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op, Could This Be Infection? 9 answers

Hi im about 6 weeks post op from a rhinoplasty. when i go to clean my nose i can smell this weird scent in my nose. its like im smelling my own nose....
6 weeks post-op infection smell

Are There Any Products That Can Be Used to Encourage Nose to Heal Straight? 9 answers

After Rhinoplasty I was wondering if there are any products which can be placed on the nose to encourage it to heal straight over time?
nose straighten

Shaving After Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I am 6 and a half weeks post op from my rhinoplasty and im wondering if i can shave the hair of my moustache right under my nasal tip. im afraid ill...
shave

Can Asymmetry over a Year After Rhinoplasty Be Due to Swelling Or Is This My Final Result? 9 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty procedure done 15 months ago. I don't think any grafts were used but the bones were broken due to a deviated septum. I...
18 months post-op asymmetry final result swelling

3 Months After Nose Job, I Am Not Sure if I Like my Results. I Cannot See a Difference, Can You? (photo) 9 answers

What do you guys think, i had my nose jobe 3 montsh ago Oct 21.. but am not sure...about it..it looks better then before..but i think i look the same....
3 months post-op no change opinion

After Rhinoplasty, Is The Tip Swelling or Would I Need Another Rhino? (photo) 9 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 6 days ago and I wanted to fix the droop of my nose and the bridge. I'm becoming worried that the surgery has not gone well...
1 week post-op droopy final result swelling unhappy

Will The Look Of My Over Projected Tip Change With Healing TIme? 9 answers

I had rhinoplasry 2 weeks ago to get rid of a hump and to reduce the tip projection. The tip today still looks long and I was wondering it projection...
2 weeks post-op final result healing projection

Is It Too Soon to Remove the Splint Just 4 Days After Surgery? 9 answers

I've recently had septorhinoplasty. I trust my doctor completely, he has plenty of experience and good reviews.. I had my surgery on the 4th and...
4 days post-op healing splint timing

I Started Getting Pain Behind my Eyes a Week After Rhinoplasty...normal? for How Long? 9 answers

I started getting pain behind my eyes a week after rhinoplasty...normal? for how long?
eyes pain

Nostrils Show and Tip of Nose Is Elevated, But Doctor Says No Tip Work Was Done, Is This Normal? 9 answers

Hello, i did not have any tip work done to my nose but my tip is now elevated and my nostrils show, the doctor told me that there was no tip work done...
3 weeks post-op normal nose tip

2 Weeks After my Nose Surgery and I Just Started Bleeding, is This Normal? 9 answers

Its been about 2 weeks seens i got my nose surgery and today i started to bleed. is this normall halp
2 weeks post-op bleeding normal

Why is My Nose Red and Broken out 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had rhinoplasty exactly 2 wks ago. My doc put tape across my nose after removing the splint, which I removed a few days ago. My nose has since...
2 weeks post-op breakout causes red

Is It Possible to Remove the Suture Made Between the Medial Crural Feet 5 Years Later? 9 answers

During my initial rhinoplasty the doctor changed the width of my nasal base. I believe it is too narrowed and is affecting the appearance of...
5 years post-op removal sutures

Was an Ear Cartilage Graft Necessary in This Rhinoplasty Scenario? 9 answers

I suffered an injury to my nose which pushed the cartilage to the side; my nose had a twisted appearance as a result. I had a rhinoplasty to help...
accident cartilage graft

Indentation in Bottom of Nostril, Left After Rhinoplasty, Why is This? (photo) 9 answers

I got a rhinoplasty a month ago and there is a huge indention in the nostril base on the left side. It makes my profile from the left look much worse...
1 month post-op indentation

If a Surgeon Says 'Your Nose Tip Was Very Difficult to Do During Surgery' Does This Mean He Couldn't Do It? 9 answers

The tip of my nose looks the same as before and he said that my tip was difficult when I went for a check up yesterday - 4 weeks after the operation....
1 month post-op nose tip problem worried

Donor Rib Cartilage on Bridge Skin Is Red- Should I Worry? 9 answers

Should I be concern that my bridge with rib cartilage is red and very noticeable thru skin? Does this mean I should have a revision very soon since I...
2 months post-op noticeable red rib graft

Why Does the Skin Thicken After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 8 answers

I have had 3 rhinoplastys due to a couple of errors, and now the middle part (the skin) of my nose has thickened. It doesn't look natural because my...
thicken

Will the Slightest Touch Affect my Rhinoplasty Recovery? 8 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty (7th Nov) and am very happy with the results. However early this evening, my boyfriend was messing around, and without...
damage hit

Nose Swelling from Being Broken or Septoplasty? 8 answers

Three months ago, I got punched in the nose and fractured it in 2 places. I had a deviated septum and could not breathe out of my left nostril, so I...

Options to Correct Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...
asymmetry nostrils

Cortisol Injection to Correct Large Nostril? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 years ago, with a minor revision a year later for a "drooping tip. I may be looking way far into this, but my left nostril is...
3 years post-op cortisone drooping tip enlarged nostrils

Septal Perforation and Stuffy Nose After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had Rhinoplasty on 5/8/09. I have a hole inside my nostril but it does not go through. Is this septal perforation? Will it heal on its own? What...
nose

Why Do I Have Bulbous Tip So Long After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

Why would my tip become bulbous so long after the Rhinoplasty surgery? My pre-op tip was fine and my post-op tip was fine for the first year or so....
nose tip

Too Much Cartilage Graft on Nose Tip or Swelling? 8 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my nose tip, up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling...
nose swelling

Can Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty Develop 15 Years Later? 8 answers

Is it possible to develop scar tissue 15 years later after a Rhinoplasty? It must have been happening slowly, but this year, I've really noticed 4...
scar

Rhinoplasty Splint Removal 8 answers

I had a open rhinoplasty four days ago and the surgeon told me to remove the splint myself. I have to do it in three days. I read on many boards that...
nose

After Care Advice for Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

Any advice for Rhinoplasty after care to reduce scar tissue build up?
nose

Can my Crooked Nasal Implant Be Fixed? 8 answers

I've had a prosthetic put in my nose and it's beginning to look crooked. What can be done?
crooked implant nasal implant

Scar Tissue & Asymmetric Nostrils 8 Weeks Post-Rhinoplasty 8 answers

After Septo-rhinoplasty & turbinate reduction,my nostrils are v asymmetrical. They were slightly pre-op but wasn't too noticeable. Now the...
asymmetry female nostrils scar tissue

Is Swelling Post-rhinoplasty Hard to the Touch? 8 answers

I had my surgery end of march, and my cast removed on monday, Since then my nose has been huge, even bigger then before my surgery, I worry. I know is...
swelling

Nostrils Show After Rhinoplasty - Will This Change Once Swelling Reduces? 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago to date and I am extremely worried about the initial results. My nose seems too high, round and my nostrils are...
droopy female high nose tip round swelling

Nose Upturned During Rhinoplasty Without Consent 8 answers

My nose was turned up "slightly" without my consent during my Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago. The doctor admitted to this recently. It has been a...

Will my Nose Fill out Permanantly After the Cast? 8 answers

I am 6 days Rhinoplasty post-op. I had the hump removed, nose straightened, narrowed and pinched slightly at bottom. I had the cast taken off and re...
nose swelling

Could Lump on the Nose Be Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I underwent a Nose job 14 days ago to remove a hump and to elevate the tip. So far, not so good. After removal of splint and swelling subsided, I...
lumps swelling

Options for Treating External Rhinoplasty Scar? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Sept '08. The surgeon cut thru a small spot on the tip of my nose and I had a couple of very small sutures. As my nose healed,...
nose scar

Nose Tip Still in Healing Phase? 8 answers

Could the nose tip still be in the healing phase after Rhinoplasty? Will it start (hopefully) to ease back and look in sync with the dorsum rather...
nose

Had Doctor Made my Nostrils Too Small? 8 answers

I had surgery 40 days ago.i think i am having breathing problem doctor narrowed my nostrils, i think new nose holes are small, can he make them bigger?
1 month post-op breathing nostrils problem

Hard, White Bumps Inside of Nose After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty a week ago, and noticed a couple days ago that I had a white string in the inside of my nostril. I realized that it was a stitch,...
bumps hard white

2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty and Swelling 8 answers

Hey doctors im now exactly 8 weeks post op rhinoplasty and it seems i have a lot of swelling, but unfortunatly a lot of you have written in other...
2 months post-op female nose tip round swelling thick skin timing

Crooked Columella After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

It has been over 8 months since my open rhinoplasty. I am left with this. What happened? Can I possibly fix this assymetry? My doctor kept saying...
asymmetry columella crooked female numb results

Will my Nose Tip Elevate As I Heal After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty/septoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The tip is very swollen and I know that it will take a while to go down but it looks like it...
male swelling tip

Can Gore-Tex Nasal Implant Be Shaved Down? 8 answers

Hello, I have had two previous rhinoplasties and the second time 5 years ago my Dr used a gore tex implant to build my dorsum, but it is too big. Is...
nose

How Was This Nose Job Deformity Caused and What Will Fix It? 8 answers

I am planning for a revision rhinoplasty since there are many thing I do not like about my new nose. It has been 6 months since my first surgery. It...
bump columella nose retraction revision

I Smoked One Cigarette 10 Days After Rhinoplasty - Is That Okay? 8 answers

smoking

Is There Still Swelling 7 Months After a Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty 7 months ago and my tip is still rather large for my taste. I talked with my surgeon about it and he injected a small dose...
7 months post-op definition nose tip puffiness scar tissue steroid swelling thick skin

Nose Swelling 7 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty 8 answers

For the past three or four months i have been home and have used LOTS of q-tips to clean the inside of the nose that is always full of snots....
7 months post-op burning nose tip pain swelling

Small Meaty Fleshy Blob Came out of Nose in Blood and Mucas After Surgery? 8 answers

I didnt cough it up nor blow it out, more reversed blew (snorted i guess) mixed in with the blood and mucas was a rubbery, flesh colored little ball.....
blood mucus normal

2 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Bump is Getting Bigger and Harder 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty, nasal valve repair, turbinectomy and septoplasty 8 weeks ago. As more swelling subsides, a bony, hard bump on the bridge of my...
2 months post-op anesthesia bigger bridge bump cartilage harden swelling

Heavy Weight Lifting After Rhinoplasty- What's the Worst That Can Happen? 8 answers

I searched the board extensively , and you respected doctors , agree that stertorous exercise should be resumed from 2 to 6 weeks after rhinoplasty....
damage weight lifting

Hollow Under Eyes After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

Age 30, heavy smoker. A Month After my Rhino my Under Eye Area Has Hollowed Out, Under Eye Area Was Bruised Right After, Will This Return to Normal?
age 25-34 hollow male under eyes

Nostrils Two Different Sizes After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had open rhinoplasty a month ago. My right nostril is half size of my left nostrils. My right profile my nose looks long (which I like) and sits...
1 month post-op cartilage columella nostrils options uneven

Will Nose Skin Sag After Removal of Nasal Implants? 8 answers

I got rhinoplasty around 4 months ago and I plan to remove it this summer which would be a total of 6 months of having the rhinoplasty. I used...

Do You Think I Have an Infected Nasal Bridge Implant? 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty+alarplaty w/silicone implant 6yrs ago.I didn't encounter any problem not until last 7wks when i started having a watery...
bridge implant infection silicone implant

How Soon Does Start Skin Thinning After Silicone Implant for Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I know the rivision can not be done for 8 months or longer from the original surgery. However as the swell start to go...
silicone implant thin skin

Will a Columella Strut Prolong Tip Swelling? 8 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty three weeks ago, and now my tip even fuller and rounder than before (projected looking), especially in my columella. Also,...
age 25-34 columella female strut swelling

Will More Swelling Go Down After over a Year After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I got rhinoplasty 1 yr and 3 months ago. I had a bulbous tip, and had the bone thinned a bit as well. My tip is still swollen, and one side is more...
swelling tip

Steroids or Implant Removal for Swollen Tip 17 Months After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

As u can see, my nose crooks to the left, and it is sooo swollen that I think that it may be scar tissue, and NOT edema! Also, my Medpor implant came...
tip

Visible Bumps and Swelling on Both Sides of my Nose Years After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about 5 yrs ago. I'd had a previous one years before and then a broken nose. The doc said he had to widen my nose with...
bumps swelling treatment

Rhinoplasty Healing - Will the Shape Change? 8 answers

I just had rhinoplasty. I am worried that chewing/eating, laughing, talking will change the intended shape of my new nose. Could this potentially...
female results shape

Is This Swelling or Have my Bones Set Like This? 8 answers

I had a first closed rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago to remove a small hump on bridge of my nose, and also narrowing of nasal bones and had work done to...
1 month post-op bridge swelling wide

Dented Nose After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 11 months ago. My nose looks super cute from the side, but when I look at it from the front it looks dented. My friends say...
11 months post-op dents

Rhinoplasty Scar on Columella 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty over 5 years ago. I am now left with an unsightly scar on my columella. I have tried lasers, but that was unsuccessful. My...
columella scar

My Nose is Too Short Following Rhinoplasty 8 answers

Hi, I had an open Rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago and my nose is shorter now than before the surgery. We didn't discuss shortening the length of my nose,...
shorten

Did I Get a Bad Nose Job? 8 answers

I got most of the bandages and stitches removed today (7 days later). I feel like the doctor narrowed my bridge too much and it looks unnatural. Will...
1 week post-op bad female results

Bad Nose Job - What Can I Do? 8 answers

I got a nose job almost 2 years ago and the results were terrible. The side view is kinda ok, but in the front it looks deformed. The skin in the...
bad bridge

9 Weeks Since Open Rhinoplasty and my Nose is Uneven - What Can I Do? 8 answers

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...
bump female uneven

Rhinoplasty Done 1 and Half Month Ago. Swelling or Progress? 8 answers

Hi, Its been 1 and a half month that i had my nose job. I had a wide nose. My nasal bridge were fractured to make my nose narrower and there was work...
normal swelling

What Should I Do About my Swelling or Scar Tissue from my Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty over a year and a half ago. It is still swollen, or maybe scar tissue. I can't tell, but I know this should not be the...
1 year post-op kenalog options swelling

Still Very Swollen 2 Months After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty two months ago and i am not very happy with the results. I have an apparent bump on the bridge which i wanted removed. My...
female swelling

Part of my Bump is Coming Back After Rhinoplasty Please Help Me! 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I had the bump removed. At first it was lovely. Now on the right side I have slowly noticed part of the bump coming...
1 month post-op bump

Changing Pressures and High Altitude OK 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I just had a rhinoplasty and am planning to trek to Everest Base Camp starting 5-6 weeks after the surgery. Will I be sufficiently healed by then to...
travel

Pulled Up Lip After Rhino - One Week Postop 8 answers

My nose was upturned a little too much for my liking, but it was done well and doesn't look like a pig nose. My concern is that in my relaxed...
nose tip swelling

Dry Nostrils and Burning After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction one month ago. I didn't have any problems during recovery. Now, however, I can still see...
burning dry nostrils

How Long After Rhinoplasty Can You Get Your Septum Pierced? 8 answers

And can you? I'm getting it done in September and I want to get my septum pierced afterwards. Is it possible to have it done because I'm...
piercing septum wait

How and when Does the Nose Collapse After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I saw collapsed noses in before pics of rhinoplasty revision pics. How did this happen? Can I have a good nose for months , then it suddenly/gradually...
causes collapse

Off-centered and Assymetrical Nose After 6 Weeks, Will It Keep Changing? (photo) 8 answers

I had a nose job 5 weeks ago to remove a hump. Since day one my nose has looked off-centered and crooked because the right side of my bridge looks...
6 weeks post-op crooked final result swelling unhappy

I'm Unable to Smile After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I'm one week out from Rhinoplasty and a chin implant. I have numbness in lower lip due to chin implant and my top lip won't move due to...
1 week post-op anxiety lips numb smile

Nasal Bone Bent 8 answers

Already asked this question in a way but wanted to post a pick as this is making me ill with worry. I had rhino 6 weeks ago and was told that the PS...
dents

Clicking in Tip of Nose After Rhinoplasty - What Caused This? 8 answers

I'm one year post-op rhinoplasty. I can move the tip of my nose back in forth and hear and feel it clicking. Is this normal? Is there anything...
female nose tip

Twisted and Buckled Nose Tip 8 answers

Hi. I had a rhinoplasty 2.5 years ago, the tip was fine for the first year or so. Ever since then the tip has sort of twisted and buckled. Is there...
female tip twisted

Crease when I Smile from Stiff Columella 8 answers

Hi, I had a closed rhinoplasty 12 days ago, and I know it's early and still swollen and needs time. I'm just worried and I want to make sure...
columella crease female smile stiffness

Bumped Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

Last night I accidentely walked into the wall and bumped my nose tip pretty hard. It's been 5 months since my open rhinoplasty, so I am concerned...
bump damage nose tip

Alar Base Reduction After Primary Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had a first nose job 2 months ago to have my alar base narrowed. The PS worked more on my bridge and did a little on my alar base. My hubby is...
alar reduction

Nose Still over Projected 8 Weeks On! 8 answers

I am a 35 Yrs old man and just had open rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago. All my swelling seems to have gone, but the tip is still over projected in my view....
2 months post-op final result male projection

Permanent Swelling After Rhinoplasty - Options? 8 answers

Hello,is there any possibility that some swelling will never after rhiniplasty and if yes then what i can do to reduce swelling,i have heard about...
5 months post-op options permanent swelling

10 Days Post Rhinoplasty - Will a Small Bump Damage the Nose Tip? 8 answers

I had a septoplasty and rhinoplasty on the 23rd of Feb, I have had the steri strips and stitches removed. Today I slightly bumped the tip of my nose...
bump damage nose tip

How Long Can It Take for Sutures to Dissolve After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

It has been 18 days after my surgery and I can still see the stitches in my nose and right breast. How long will it take for them to dissolve?
dissolve female sutures timing

Mucus Build-Up 1 Month Post-op Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty a month ago and during the second week i noticed that i had difficulty breathing in the night and in the morning when i woke up....
mucus

Post Operative Fibrosis After Rhinoplsty 8 answers

I am 28yrs old now i had bulky nose and i underwent rhinoplasty on 2007 but i wasn't not satisfied with my nasal tip then again i underwent...
age 25-34 fibrosis nose tip thick skin

How Do I Know If I've Damaged My Nose if it Got Hit After Rhinoplasty Op? 8 answers

I broke my nose during football and got a huge bump and nasal fracture.had rhinoplasty about 2 and a half weeks ago but friday(2 weeks and 2 days...
2 weeks post-op damage hit

Can a Slight Bump to the Tip of the Nose Cause Changes Post Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago. I had my bridge narrowed and tip refined. Today, I was giving my boyfriend a kiss on the cheek and I accidentally...
bump female results

Can the Sides and Base of my Nose Be Made Narrower And/or Thinner? 8 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty (three weeks ago) &although I know it is still swollen, I am pretty unhappy with the parts that were left alone. In my...
3 weeks post-op alar reduction final result swelling

Nostril Are Asymmetrical 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty, Could This Be Due To Swelling Or Is This Probably Permanent? 8 answers

Before my surgery my nostrils were the same size, with a slight exception due to deviated septum. Post-op with the cast the nostrils looked very...
2 weeks post-op asymmetry nostrils

Unusually Thick Scarring Between the Skin and Cartilage 10 Months Post Op 8 answers

I had an open septo/rhinoplasty 10 months ago (major work in a 3.5 hour surgery). My nose got unusually thick scarring between the skin and cartilage,...
10 months post-op cartilage scar

Post Rhinoplasty: Nose Sits Too High on Face 8 answers

I had open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. Bump was removed and the tip was narrowed and tilted. Now my nose sets too high from my face . Too much space...
2 weeks post-op female high open options spacing

Nose Tip Loose After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty 2 months ago and I'm pleased with the result but it appears as if I touch the bottom of my nose , right where the...
loose tip

Unhappy with the Outcome of my Nosejob 8 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago to straighten my nose and to remove the hump on my nose, it doesnt look like any thing has been done, i still...
2 weeks post-op crooked dorsal hump unhappy unsatisfied

Tip Projection After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

Hello, I had a rhinoplasty with rib cartilage (bridge and columellar strut) 2.5 weeks ago and I'm feeling weird about how my tip looks. Aside from...
3 weeks post-op nose tip projection upturned

Swelling After Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had the surgery done two weeks ago and I am aware the swelling will last atleast a year. After the cast was taken off, I had tape on for a couple...
2 weeks post-op final result swelling tape

Paranoid After Surgery? 8 answers

I had nose surgery just over two months ago which corrected the left side of my nose as it had a hump that was visibly dominant on that side and was...
anxiety worried

Do I Need Kenalog Post-rhinoplasty? I Have Thick Skin. (photo) 8 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty last week and got the packing out today. The bridge looks great but the tip is very swollen (which I expected; I have thick...
atrophy kenalog risk thick skin worried

I Had Rhinoplasty 11 Weeks Ago and I Still Don't Like my Side Profile. Will This Change? 8 answers

I Had Rhinoplasty 11 Weeks Ago and I Still Don't Like my Side Profile. Will This Change?
2 months post-op final result profile unhappy

Got Hit in Nose 10 Days After Surgery Could I Have Done Damage? 8 answers

Was hit in nose by a friend accidentally 10 days after septo rhinoplasy surgery and i am scared i did damage. it hurt and there was a very tiny bit of...
1 week post-op damage hit male

Bridge is not Straight, and Tip Points Up, is This a Failed Surgery? (photo) 8 answers

I've some questions regarding my nose surgery. My current concern is nasal profile line. I realized the tip of my nose is pointed upwards. The...
2 weeks post-op nose tip rotation

Will This Bump Go Away if I Had a Diced Cartilage Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

The pictures shows my nose after one month of diced cartilage rhinoplasty to elevate my bridge. My problem is at the top of my bridge there seems to...
bump cartilage

Scar Tissue in Nostrils 11 Months Post-op 8 answers

Had an Open Rhinoplasty to Correct Asymmetrical Tip 11 Months Ago.  Is It Normal to Feel Bulby Scar Inside the Nostrils? Along the top/roof...
11 months post-op bulbous nostrils scar tissue

Is It Normal for the Nose to Look Better (Smaller and More Refined) After the Cast is Removed Than 2 Weeks Later? 8 answers

Had a closed rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago and upon the removal of the cast my nose looked perfect. The next day my nose was significantly more...
3 weeks post-op cast swelling

How Long After a Rhinoplasty with Tip Work is the Tip Sensitive to Bumps, etc? 8 answers

Today I was putting on an elastic headband and it snagged under my nose tip and pulled it up with it. It hurt and is still sore now, about 6 hours...
bump hit sensitive tip

Nasal Infection? 8 answers

I have infected gortex eETPF implant. The implant was placed across the bride of my nose due to thin skin and to smooth things out. I’m aware...
facial implant Gore-Tex infection

Is Rhinoplasty Completely Reversible? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. The doctor raised my bridge with permacol and tip with ear+septal cartilage but I am not happy with the plastic look of...
3 weeks post-op options reverse unhappy

Does Swelling in the Tip Really Make a Difference at 4 Months? 8 answers

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...
4 months post-op nose tip ptosis swelling

Abscess On Nose After Cartilage Graft & Alloderm. Should I Have It Removed and Repeated Later? 8 answers

I had a revision Rhino using ear cartilage & Alloderm. I had a crooked flat saddle nose. Within a few weeks it got infected & an abscess...
abscess cartilage removal

How Long Does Loss of Feeling in the Tip Last After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had my rhinoplasty a week ago and had the tip taken down and haven't had any feeling there since. I know my nose is still very swollen, but is...
1 week post-op duration nose tip sensation loss

Should the Surgeon Have Made Osteotomies when Removing the Nasal Hump? 8 answers

Hello, I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago to remove a small hump from my nose. Unfortunately, I am not happy with the result as although my nose looks...
6 weeks post-op hump osteotomy unhappy

What is the Function of a Nasal Base Plumping Graft? 8 answers

During rhinoplasty the doctor removed some bone from my nasal base. It not only affected the way my nasal base and upper lip look, but my upper lip...
graft nose tip

Can Asymmetry Be Due to Swelling or More Likely a Bad Rasping Job? 8 answers

I am a little over 1 month post-op after having my nasal bone rasped on the top and left side. My nose seems to be more asymmetrical than before....
1 month post-op asymmetry causes rasp

3 Months Post Rhino and I See No Change, Will It Change? (photo) 8 answers

I'm kind of dissapointed. I thought that at this time I would see more change on my nose. Will it change over time? Honestly I don't see much...
3 months post-op expectation no change unhappy

Does Columella Drop After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I am currently 9 days post op. I naturally have a lot of swelling that needs to resolve itself. Right now I feel like my columella was lifted too high...
1 week post-op columella drop final result

Is It Ok to Put Bacitracin on Nose 6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

The skin on my nose is still peeling and i was wondering if this would be ok.
6 weeks post-op ointment peeling risk

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery? 8 answers

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery?
normal swelling timing

Wanted Open Rhino- Doc Performed Closed. Unhappy 1-Week Post-Op 8 answers

I Had Rhinoplasty a Week Ago, my Plaster Has Been Taken off Today. I'm Quite Dissapointed to Find That Although the Nose Has tidied up a bit and...
1 week post-op closed open unhappy

Will my Nose Get Any Smaller 6 Months Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I got Closed Rhinoplasty. My nose used to have a huge hump on it, and now it's straight, but from the front it looks wide, and from the side it...
6 months post-op final result smaller

Hard Bump Where Bridge Was Shaved Down 6 Months Later (photo) 8 answers

I'm nearly six months post-op and I have a considerable hard bump where the bridge of my nose was shaved down. I suffered no traumatic bumps to my...
6 months post-op bump causes options

Can Smiling & Laughing Affect The Final Results of a Columellar Strut? 8 answers

Can smiling, laughing, and yawning after the placement of a columellar strut affect final results? thank you
columella smile strut

Tip Graft Shifted to the Left, Can This Be Fixed? 8 answers

I had an opened rhinoplasty 5 months ago. I wanted a hump removed and wanted my nose closer to my face. Now my nose is crooked, i have two big bumps...
5 months post-op cartilage revision shifting

3 Weeks Post-Op and Nose Tip Was Over Corrected, Now I Have A Piggy Nose, Will This Possibly Change? 8 answers

I'm 3 weeks post-op and I'm worrying about my nose... It looks very upturned and I don't know if it'll stay that way. I had an open...
overcorrection pig-like tape

2 Months After Open Rhinoplasty the Tip of the Nose is Still Hard, Upturned ,and a Bit "Pinocchio-like". Will It Stay Like This? 8 answers

Is it a normal effect depending on the swollen columella and on the scar tissues under the tip?the doctor injected some cortisone in the tip.does it...
2 months post-op final result nose tip unsatisfied upturned

Is It Normal for my Columella to Feel Pinched After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a nose job done a couple weeks ago to increase the bridge, lower the tip, and narrow the nostrils. My cartiledge was used for the procedure and...
2 weeks post-op columella normal pinched side effects

I Am Not Happy with my Rhinoplasty? What Can I Do? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty a week ago. I had a hump in my nose and the hump is now gone. However, my main concern was my nose was too wide and my surgeon...
1 week post-op bigger bulbous swelling unhappy

Is the Hump on my Nose Just Swollen or Did He Not Shave Enough Bone Off? 8 answers

I had rhinoplasty over a month ago and can still very much feel the bone in my nose being uneven and appears as if it wasn't properly decreased....
bump not working shave

Is It Recomendable to Travel by Plane a Month After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 8 answers

1 month post-op air travel risk

Nose Still Plugged10 Weeks Post Primary Rhinoplasty: Swelling or is Something Wrong? 8 answers

Hello, 10 weeks post Rhinoplasty (Open surgery w/packing) and still having problems breathing through my nose. My nose sometimes whistles. My doctor...
2 months post-op breathing problems normal

Is Nine Days Too Late to Remove Sutures Under the Tip of Your Nose After Open Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

When is it optimal to remove them in order to achieve the aesthetically best result? Thank you for taking your time!
10 days post-op recommendation removal sutures

Slanted Nasal Implant After Rhinoplasty, What's Causing It? What Can I Do? 8 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty done a month ago and now that the swelling has gradually subsided, I see that the silicon implant is gradually slanting to the...
1 month post-op options silicone implant slanted

What is the Satisfaction Rate of Patients Who Undergo Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

What is the percentage of patients who don't like the final results and have a revision rhinoplasty? What reasons do they mostly have to have...
effectiveness reasons results revision statistics

Pulled Dissolvable Stitch out After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had a tip Rhinoplasty on 2/27/09, and while I was cleaning my nose on the right side today (around a week after surgery), I pulled out my...

Does Taping the Nose Raise the Tip After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

Hello. I had a procedure done to take out a little piece of cartilage from my nose due to a previous surgery done 10 yrs ago. I explained to the...
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Bone-like Bumps in Bridge After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago today to reduce a small hump in the bridge of my nose. However, since the cast came off a week after surgery, I noticed...

Is It Safe to Use a Nasal Rinse After a Rhinoplasty Surgery? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty done almost 3 months ago (in december 08). Everything is fine, just that my doctor tells me I should still be careful with blowing...
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Do Rhinoplasty Results Really Take a Year to Show? 7 answers

It's been 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty and my nose looks super swollen. Does it really take a year to see results? I think my nose looks the same, if not...
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Sculptra to Restore Volume After Nose Surgery? 7 answers

Hi, I just had a rhinoplasty and a turbinectomy last year. Ever since the turbinectomy my face has been looking very thin. I am 35 years old and am...
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Am I Developing a Polly Beak Deformity? 7 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty a little less than three months ago, and liked my results overall. However I'm starting to see a slight Pollybeak-like...
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Does the Splint Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 7 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...
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Should I Go to an ENT Doctor for Rhinoplasty Revision Advice? 7 answers

I went to a plastic surgeon in Norwalk, CT and after the second surgery, I am still unhappy with one side of my nose which dips in. Do you think it is...
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Is There Any Hope my Nose Will Look Smaller? 7 answers

I am 4 1/2 months post Rhinoplasty.  Not real happy with the outcome of my surgery, my nose is not at all like I had hoped.  I see my...
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Crooked Nose After Asian Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I am an Asian female that went through Rhinoplasty to make the bridge of her nose bigger. This is my second time undergoing this procedure, because...
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When Will Internal Swelling Subside After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

When will the internal swelling after Rhinoplasty go away, so I can start breathing through my nose again?
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Will Up Turned Nose After Rhinoplasty Improve Later On? 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, only to remove a small bump. Surgeon was not supposed to turn up the tip of my nose, now 1 month post-op he admits he did...
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Solutions for Long-term Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

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How Long Should Numbness After Rhinoplasty Last? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty 8 months ago, and predominantly the healing process has been going very well! However, my concern is that the right side of my nose...
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Asymmetric Nostrils After Septo-Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...
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What Should I Do About Complications After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty procedure back on January last year and had to keep going back to my doctor for up to a year after since I was having breathing...
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3 Weeks Post Op : Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling? 7 answers

Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the...
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Mild Tip Drooping After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had my cast taken off yesterday, and I noticed that my tip is greatly reduced but still droops a little. Is that normal because of swelling? Will my...

How to Correct Pollybeak Tip Deformity? 7 answers

Hi is a pollybeak tip easy to correct. Ive had revisional surgery and it looks like ive formed a pollybeak as my skin is quite thick. can you please...
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Second Rhinoplasty for Correcting Nose Hump? 7 answers

I went to a surgeon to get rid of a hump. He said he was going to do closed Rhinoplasty to rasp the bone. On the day of surgery, he changed it to open...
dorsal hump

Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time? 7 answers

I am just over 20 wks postop (open septo-rhinoplasty). Had a hump removed, bridge thinned, and the tip slightly elevated and substantially thinned....
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Does the Hump Significantly Affect the Dorsum's Profile Shape? 7 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about two months ago and am generally satisfied with the results. I had my tip narrowed and slightly elevated, nose bones...
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Upturned Nose After Nose Graft? 7 answers

My doctor put a graft or something in my nose to make it look different. I don't like how my nose looks now, it appears turned up, and honestly, I...

Post Rhinoplasty: Why Does my Nose Look Bigger Than Before Surgery? 7 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 1 month ago and im so worried and upset about the results the tip looks really big and my profile looks really long! longer...
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Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty - Still Swollen - Is This Normal? 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago ( osteotomy to change my nose's alignement for crookedness and dorsal hump removal), i had mine done 3 days after...
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Sunburn or Redness on Nose After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and now have noticed that the skin on the top lower portion of my nose is red and tender to the touch. I'm...
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Protruding Lower Nose After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

Dorsal hump removal has caused a new and unsightly problem. While top hump was removed, the lower portion of my nose now protrudes giving me an...

Are Post-Rhinoplasty Assymetrical Nostrils Fixable? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty around 3 months ago and what makes me so disappointed is the obvious asymmetry in my nostrils both apparent from the side views as...
asymmetry female nostrils

Rhinoplasty - Not Symmetrical 9 Months Post-Op 7 answers

Hi there, I had Rhinoplasty over 9 months ago now and my nose is somewhat crooked. On one side, my nose looks great, on the other side the nostril is...
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Smoking After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

How soon after rhinoplasty is it safe to start smoking again without affecting the healing process or causing any complications?
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Do I Have a Polly Beak and Should I See the Same Surgeon for Any Corrections? 7 answers

It's now been 2 months since surgery, I still feel my nose is very large and undefined, but now has a curve down look that may be a polly beak....
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Can Nose Lose Its Shape Post Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

My nose looked very nice and sharp and thin which I loved, after rhinoplasty. However, I used a nose spray for a few days and ever since it looks fat...
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Asymmetrical Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I just had a rhinoplasty with septoplasty and turbinate reduction on June 21st. Now, it is 3 weeks later, and my nose looks REALLY crooked. The tip...
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Did I Get a Bad Nose Job... or Is It Too Soon to Say? 7 answers

Ten days post-op, my nose appears to be the same width as it was before. My surgeon said he shaved the bones down instead of breaking them - is this...
bad female results

Drooping Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I've had my first rhinoplasty (and I hoped the last one) more than 2 months ago. During the first 6 weeks my nose was shaped perfectly but since...
droopy tip

Will Removing Rhinoplasty Grafts Restore Nose to Original Look? 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty with rib graft to the dorsum and the tip. I would like to have the grafts removed as my nose looks unnatural and am wondering if...

Why is There Still a Bump on the Bridge of my Nose? 7 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty and turbinate reduction almost 2 weeks ago for medical reasons. I had a large bump on my nose due to breaking it, which the...
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Did I Damage my Nose After Rhinoplasty by Lying on It? 7 answers

Around five months ago I had septoplasty and rhinoplasty to reduce a hump on the bridge of my nose and redefine the tip. Last night, I fell asleep and...
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Post-op Rhinoplasty - Swelling or Cartilage? 7 answers

Had septo-rhinoplasty done one month ago. I had a large bridge hump and droop tip. I am very happy with the results, as the tip was reduced, and the...
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After Rhinoplasty Nose Looks Crooked. Will That Straighten out Later? 7 answers

It's been about a little over a week after my rhinoplasty my nose feels and looks a little crooked and my breathing is better in one nostril is...
breathing crooked

Swelling Septo/Rhino - When Will The Swelling Go Down? 7 answers

Hi I have had a Septo/Rhino 3 weeks and 3 days ago and My nose still hurts and its still swollen. Is this normal to be more swollen one day over...
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After Rhinoplasty my Nose Looks Even Bigger Than Before and a Hump is Now Present? 7 answers

I am 14 days post rhinoplasty today and am feeling very depressed because i feel like my nose is even bigger than before. My profile is slightly...
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How Long is Recovery Period for Ear if Cartilage is Used in Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I have seen many reports on recovery time for Rhinoplasty, but most of them do not mention anything about ear cartilage. I just had a Rhinoplasty,...
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Surface Infection One Year After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty which involved taking cartilage from my ear and using it to pull my nose downwards/lengthen it as a follow-up to upper/lower...
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5 Weeks Post Open Rhinoplasty and my Nose Still Looks Huge in Pictures 7 answers

I had an open rhino abt 5 1/2 weeks ago. I am still not happy with my results.I can agree that my profile looks better than before (had a...
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Immediately After Rhinoplasty Surgery I Noticed I Had Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis - What is the Cause? 7 answers

Immediately after I came out of the operating room I noticed I had a huge bump/ulcer on my hard palate(torus palatinus) and days later I started...
causes palate ulcer

One Month Post-Op. Is It Safe for Me to Touch my Nose to Feel How Swollen It Is? 7 answers

I run my fingers gently across and on the sides of my nose to feel if it is swollen. Some days it feels wider and bigger than others. I'm just...
swelling

I Had a Rhinoplasty to Improve Profile a Week Ago But.... 7 answers

The tip looks bigger than before, and the bridge looks a little wider! The only satisfaction I got here is that my nose looks smaller from profile...
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After Cast Removal (Rhinoplasty), How Much is Swelling? 7 answers

I had a dorsal hump removed, the projection of the nose was reduced and my tip was very slightly narrowed. I love the profile, except the elevation of...
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Why Does my Nose Look So Asymmetric? 7 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty done 3 months ago. Before my rhinoplasty, my nostrils were somewhat asymmetric. After my rhinoplasty, my nose and my...
3 months post-op asymmetry swelling unsatisfied

Mild to Moderate Blows to Nose After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I have received a few mild to moderately intense blows to my nose during my first 3 wks after rhinoplasty, mainly accidental smacks to my nose from my...
accident damage

Nose Tip Dropped More Than I Wanted After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

It's been 6 months since I got my surgery and at 3 months, my nose had a perfect profile, now, my nose looks slightly longer and the middle part...
drop tip

Nose Too Short After Rhinoplasty - Will It Grow Out? 7 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty six months ago and my doctor shortened my nose too much. I'm a male and I'm 18 years old. I'm wondering if it...
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Function or purpose of tape after Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I'm 17 and I got a nose job about a month ago. I had closed surgery and my bone was broken. What is the function or purpose of the tape (3 strips...
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Post Rhinoplasty: For How Long Will my Nose Feel Stuffed Up? 7 answers

I am wondering when I can start to breathe easier? I feel really stuffed up and am wondering how long the stuffy feeling is considered within normal...
breathing timing

Rhinoplasty Recovery & Facial Movement 7 answers

I am currently four days post-op and I'm experiencing difficulty refraining from laughter and other emotional facial tics. While I'd consider...
1 week post-op facial tics movement worried

Visiting an Orthodontist After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

How long must I wait after a Rhinoplasty before I can go to an orthodontist?

When Can You Tell if the Bridge Implant is Too High After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I just got a rhinoplasty about 35 days ago. The swelling doesn't seem to go down. I originally wanted just the tip done...my doctor say he put in a 3...
bridge

Do I Have A Dropped Nose Tip? 7 answers

I think my nose tip is dropping and became more round 4 months post rhinoseptoplasty. It wasn't like this in the first pics i took 2 months ago....
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4.5 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Lifted Weights at Day 15 - Will it Affect my Results? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty four and a half months back i still have some swelling left in it,after 15 days of my rhinoplasty i started weightlifting with care...
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Swelling from Closed Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had a closed rinoplasty six days ago. There has been no bruising, however my face is pretty chipmunk-like and the tip of my nose is numb. My cast...
closed swelling

Is This My Final Result 8 Weeks Post-Op? 7 answers

Hi i had rhinoplasty done 8weeks ago ,and i HATE what the surgeon has done to me. the nose is not straight one nostril is obviously bigger and higher...
2 months post-op final result pig-like unhappy

Closed Rhinoplasty - Tip Raised Too High 7 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty ten days ago, and my tip seems too high. The PS said he would raise it slightly, but it seems to have been overdone. I...
closed high raised tip

Indentation Post Rhinoplasty 7 answers

After my cast was removed I noticed my left side was very swollen which I expected, but the right side of my nose where my bridge meets the side of my...
droopy indentation

Will Nose Appear Different After Getting Bumped 6 Months After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 7 answers

Yesterday as I zipped up my jacket, a girl picked up something she'd dropped, and as she got up, she accidently headbutted me in my nose,...
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Kenalog Injection: Can I Still Have Revision Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

Should I allow my doctor to give me kenalog injection although I plan to have a revision rhinoplasty in 9 months? Does it have any side effects?
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Taping Nose Post-rhino, Will The peeling Away Effect The Healing Shape? 7 answers

After nose-lengthening with septal and ear grafts on tip, my supratip is less defined than i would like it at 7 weeks post-op. decided to tape it a...
2 months post-op nose tip supratip tape

3 Weeks Post Rhino - Wider Nose then Before 7 answers

I need some reassurance. Pre-op I had a bulbous tip, over projection, slight hump, deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. I had my nose deprojected,...
wide

How Far Through Healing Am I at 7 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty 7 answers

How far through healing am i at 7 months post op rhinoplasty in percentage and how many months are left
7 months post-op recovery timing

Is A Saddle Nose The Same As Ski Jump Deformity? 7 answers

I think my PS made a mistake at removing the hump in my nose,he left me with a low curved inward bridge,like a ski launch pad.my nose has no dorsum...
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Pain and Swelling Years After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 7 years ago. I had noticed a small hump years after but it wasn't bad enough for me to want to go back in. A few weeks ago...
long-term pain swelling

I've Had a Closed Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago, It is Puffy & Numb. Will it Change Much? 7 answers

I've had a closed rhinoplasty 3 months ago. The tip was reshaped and a dorsal hump was removed. I am not satisfied with the size and width of my...
3 months post-op female final result swelling

8 Weeks Post-op from Rhinoplasty... Are Vigorous Exercise and Aerials Ok Yet!? 7 answers

I'm 8 weeks post-op from a rhinoplasty, but up until last week, I could literally feel the bones in my bridge move when i shook my head (I had...
2 months post-op exercise workout

Rhinoplasty: Pustules (Bumps) Inside Nasal Tip? Three Weeks Post Op. 7 answers

I have what i can only describe as pustules (bumps/spots no larger than 3mm/3mm) nestled within the inner corners/tip and along incisions inside my...
3 weeks post-op bumps tip

Loss of Facial Contours After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I Am 30, Heavy Smoker, 51 Days After my Rhinoplasty, the Facial Contours Have Nosedived :), What Exactly is This Due to?
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Nose Massaging After Rhinoplasty: Why Do Some Surgeons Recommend Whilst Others Don't? 7 answers

Can anyone explain why some surgeons are very much for massaging or applying compression to the nose post rhinoplasty surgery whilst others...
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Nose Looks Very Deviated After Revision Septorhinoplasty. Is It Swelling? 7 answers

I'm 2 weeks post op from a revision rhino. The 1st 3 photos are current, the 4th is 9 months after primary, which left my nose deviated to the...
female swelling

Is What I Saw After Removing my Cast my Final Rhinoplasty Result? 7 answers

I'm 11 days post op and when I removed my cast I thought my nose looked really ugly and I looked like a pig, but now 3 days after removing my...
2 weeks post-op cast final result male

Questions on Rhinoplasty/chin Reduction. Please Help! 7 answers

I had a rhino/chinreduction 2 weeks ago. My chin looks even bigger than it did before, it looks so huge it is gross. Also with my rhino (open) in my...
2 weeks post-op growth incision swelling

Kenalog Injections Years Later. 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty a little over two years ago. I love my new nose but the nostrils seem thicker. I assume its scar tissue. I have no interest in...
2 years post-op kenalog nostrils thick skin

Nose Crooked After the Removal of Nose Implant 7 answers

I had an extrusion of nose implant last Dec 2010. Hence I had it removed yesterday. However, it seem to be crooked to the right. And i find that my...
crooked nostrils

Jutting Point Coming From Nose Tip 3 Months Post-Op, Do I Need a Revision? Pic Enclosed 7 answers

3 months and I have a jutting point coming from my nose. One side feels flat and the other looks more round, the pic of my nose is currently my...
3 months post-op nose tip pointy revision

Will Laughing, Smiling and Chewing 3 Days After Rhinoplasty Ruin the Results? 7 answers

I recently had rhinoplasty and I am 2 weeks post op and kinda worried about the results.
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Blood on Pillow 2 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty 7 answers

This morning when i woke up there was blood on my pillow and in my left nostril only, this has rarely happened since i udnderwent my rhinoplasty 2...
blood sleep

How to Fix a Runny Nose After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 7-8 years ago (when I was 15-16yr old). My nose has been runny ever since. It was not runny before the surgery. I read that...
10 years post-op running

Lower Columella Missing After Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I am 5 weeks post open rhinoplasty. The lower part of my right columella appears to be missing! Rather than vertical, the columella is diagonal with...
1 month post-op collapse columella options

Rhinoplasty - Columellar Strut Too Long. It Pushes my Lip Forward. Will It Go Back? 7 answers

I had a rib graft rhinoplasty (dorsum and strut) about 7 weeks ago and I am really not happy about how my lip looks (the upper portion of the lip)....
2 months post-op columella unhappy

Smile Permanently Affected After Rhinoplasty?? 7 answers

In my rhinoplasty 20 months ago, cartilage from my ear was added to the tip of my nose. My septum is hard when i touch it and my upper lip doesn't...
2 years post-op smile

At Four Months, Does This Look Like Swelling or Scar Tissue? (Photos) 7 answers

I had a revision four months ago. I received kenalog at 1 and 6 weeks after surgery and each time the swelling went away temporarily and the nose...
6 weeks post-op kenalog swelling

Minor Surgery for Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I Had my first nose job 5 months ago, and recently went back to my doc. for a follow - up and he said he didn't like the thickness at the bridge...
bridge revision

Hello, I Have Undergone Rhinoplasty 6 Months Ago And Nose Still Looks Bigger. 7 answers

Hello, i have undergone rhinoplasty on jan 7th 2011. around 6 months has gone but still my nose looks bigger. i couldnt analyse whether it is swelling...
6 months post-op bigger

Is It Possible for Skin to Not Reattach to Cartilage After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had a poor rhinoplasty 5 years ago leaving me with collapsed upper lateral cartilages and agressive removal of lower lateral cartilages.When I pinch...
5 years post-op cartilage skin

Nose Still Spread After Rhinoplasty: Will This Go Down? 7 answers

Rhinoplasty month and a week ago. I had a bulbous nose and I asked to have it made my whole nose as small as he could but now it seems the middle of...
bulbous results smaller spreading

What Does It Mean To Hear My "Valve Has Collapsed" 4 Months Post Op? 7 answers

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...
4 months post-op causes collapse valve

How Flexible is the Cartilage in the Tip of the Nose Post-rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had my septo-rhinoplasty done 9 months ago (tip still swollen). My surgeon raised my tip and made it smaller + took down the bump on the bridge +...
9 months post-op cartilage flexibility nose tip

18 Year Old Female, Eleven Days out of Closed Rhinoplasty Concerned with Bumps 7 answers

I had my walls moved inwards, my septum 'shaved', my dorsal hump removed and some minor tip work. I noticed a small hard 'edge' near...
age 18-24 bumps fracture normal

Question About Touching Nose Post Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I was touching my nose ( ive only done this like 5 times since my surgergy) and i accidentally pushed down a little hard on the tip and felt a minor...
9 months post-op damage touching

Post Rhinoplasty: Recurring Irritating Sensation Following Ear Cartilage Removal 7 answers

I had some cartilage removed from my ear and transferred to my nose during a rhinoplasty procedure. I now have a non-stop 'sensation' in my...
8 months post-op cartilage causes ears irritation options

Nose Is Still Crooked 2 Months Post Op- Is It Too Early to Get This Fixed? (photo) 7 answers

My nose was crooked before(cartilege). He broke my nose&its not crooked anymore. Now that it's not&he brought my tip in&gave me...
2 months post-op crooked swelling unhappy

Filler to Mimic a High Implant in Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty with a silicone implant in the bridge a year ago with no issues. however, i feel like the implant is still too low in my bridge...
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Can There Be a Red Line on Callus Formation? 7 answers

About 9 months ago I got my rhinoplasty from out of country, I finally realized that what I have on my bridge (where 2mm silicone is placed) is callus...
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Post Rhinoplasty: Developing Line up Middle of Nose 7 answers

Hello I have had rhinoplasty about 2 years ago and now I am seeing this line develop up the middle of my nose what is happening? thanks
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Will Doctor Supply a Copy of Before and After Pictures? 7 answers

Can I get a copy of my before and after pictures after my (rhinoplasty) plastic surgery? ...and...I didn't like the result of my rhinoplasty because...

Will Shape of Nose Stay the Same After 2weeks Post-op, Just Smaller? 7 answers

I had my bump removed, tip slited lifted&pinched,a little over 2 weeks ago (my cast was removed 1wk ago).Doctor says swelling looks good.Swelling...
2 weeks post-op final result swelling

Had Septorhinoplasty Done and Cant Breathe Through a Nostril After 11 Days Post Op??! 7 answers

Hello, I am a 25 y/o male who is very concerned that I can barely breathe out and cant breathe in at at all through my one nostril. The same nostril I...
2 weeks post-op breathing problems septorhinoplasty

My First Surgery May Have Left my Nose too Small, Options? (photo) 7 answers

I was pretty young when I got my first surgery because my nose had been broken and I had a large nasal hump and trouble breathing. I was not yet 18...
options too small

Does Harsh Nose Blowing Affect Results of Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago (for broken nose). I am very worried because I have been blowing my nose a lot recently, I think its hay fever, my nose...
damage sneezing

Can My Nose With Bump Be Shortened? What Is The Technique? 7 answers

I wanted to know if the nose can be shortened and what is the determining factor to how much it can be shortened. Is there usually complication with...
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Why Would a Small Bump Appear on my Bridge 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty just under 3 weeks ago, when the cast came off it was very swollen but the bridge of my nose was straight, just how i wanted it, I...
3 weeks post-op bridge bump normal

Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen? 7 answers

I work outdoors at a conservation site for most of my summer afternoons. I'm worried that I will damage the results of my rhinoplasty doing this,...
sunscreen work

11 Days After Rhinoplasty but Nostril Collapsed, What Could Have Happened? 7 answers

A few days after my rhinoplasty i felt something poking out on the inside of my nose. I went for my checkup and told the dr my concern. I had a graft...
2 weeks post-op collapse nostrils

Approximately How Long Would the Swelling Remain After a Septo Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had a primary septo rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. It was an open rhinoplasty. The nasal bone was fractured and the size of the bone was reduced. The tip...
3 weeks post-op swelling

Tape from Rhinoplasty Isn't Sticking Anymore? Is This Something I Should Be Concerned About? 7 answers

I had my rhinoplasty surgery this past Tuesday and the tape around and underneath the external splint are starting to not stick to my skin anymore. I...
1 week post-op not working tape

6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Skin Sticking to Bone on Bridge of Nose, Should I Massage It? 7 answers

It has been 6 weeks since my Rhinoplasty, it looks like the skin on the bridge of my nose is stuck to the bone. Theres also discolorization in this...
6 weeks post-op massage

Is It Possible to Remove Mersilene Nose Tip Implants? 7 answers

I had a nose job done a month ago. My nose was implanted some mersilene mesh on dorsom and tip and used some kind of plastic ribs to stretch the nose...
implant nose tip removal

Can Trauma Cause Open Roof Deformity? 7 answers

Seven days after my rhinoplasty, I hit my nose extremely hard. Hard enough to cause a noseblood and plenty of pain. The splint was still on-I was...
1 week post-op open roof deformity trauma worried

Pain During Recovery from Rhinoplasty Surgery? 7 answers

How much pain is involved, how much bleeding should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery? Will the pain from swelling and bruising start to subside in...
bleeding duration pain recovery

How Long Will You Feel Congested After Rhinoplasy? 7 answers

I've had primary rhinoplasty for 2 months now, and I feel congested at times, especially at night time. Is this normal? if it is, when will it...
2 months post-op congestion normal timing

What is Required to Remove Cartilage Point on Bridge After Rhinoplasty to Remove Hump? 7 answers

Years ago my surgeon corrected some internal breaks in my septum due to an accident, and tried to straighten my nose and remove the hump on the bridge...
cartilage options pointy revision

3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty and Breathing is Worse Than Before, What Should I Do? 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done on June 14 and it is now September. I had my nose narrowed and had my deviated septum corrected. But My breathing is worse...
3 months post-op breathing problems not working

What is Effect of Light on Rhinoplasty Result? Nose Looks Deformed 4 Years Post Op In Certain Lighting. (photo) 7 answers

I had nose job 4 years ago. My droppy tip and slightly hump was corrected via open rhinoplasty oprroach.I am interest in getting question from you...
4 years post-op deformed light results

How Strong is the Cartilage After Septorhinoplasty? 7 answers

Hi. I had a septorhinoplasty done just over 2 years ago. Recently I've had a few minor knocks to my nose, but nothing that caused any pain....
2 years post-op cartilage septorhinoplasty strength

Autologous Rib Graft Infection 6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Does It Require Removal? 7 answers

This is my 6 weeks after rhinoplasty with autologous rib graft, i am currently having a infection . I read on this web site that most foreign implant...
6 weeks post-op infection removal rib graft

4 Months Post Op Nose Is Misshapen and I'm Having Breathing Problems. What is Wrong with my Nose? 7 answers

I have done rhinoplasty 4 months ago reducing a small hump and access cartilage on my nose. However, there is something wrong with the shape and my...
4 months post-op breathing problems shape

Can Crying a Few Hours After Rhinoplasty Affect, Change or Ruin the Results? 7 answers

Can Crying a Few Hours After Rhinoplasty Affect, Change or Ruin the Results?
cry damage results

How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Began Wearing Glasses? 7 answers

Hi, i have read that eye glasses and sunglasses are not recommended to be worn after rhinoplasty for at least 4-6 weeks. Just wanted to find out if it...
glasses timing

Should I Still Have Stiches in my Nose 3 Weeks Post Op? My Doctor Didn't Say Anything About This. 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago. A week after surgery I saw my doctor and I thought he removed everything - cast, tubing, and the 3 sutures on the...
3 weeks post-op normal stitches

How Long Do Fracture Lines Remain Noticeable After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago which involved narrowing the nasal bones as well as removing a small hump. I have a narrow dent like spot on just...
3 weeks post-op fracture lines noticeable

Can Septoplasty Make Bridge Appear Stronger, Taller and Straighter? 7 answers

I had a rhino-septoplasty about a month and a half ago and i hate how the bridge of my nose looks. i didn't ask for a taller, stronger bridge.what...
2 months post-op nose tip septorhinoplasty swelling unhappy

Why Do I Have a Small Bump Inside my Nose After my Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had primary rhinoplasty 10 days ago and love the results so far! I had the bump removed from my bridge, tip reduction and alar base reduction....
bump

Bumped Nose Post Revision Rhinoplasty, Could I have Done Damage? 7 answers

Last night I held my 4 month year old nephew for the first time since my surgery (11 weeks ago) and he accidently threw back his head and hit my nose...
damage hit

Is It Safe to Go Skiing 47 Days After my Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

Is It Safe to Go Skiing 47 Days After my Rhinoplasty?
1 month post-op activity risk

Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago and I Feel Like It Looks Like the Same Nose. 7 answers

I had a prominent but straight nose that appeared as if it pointed down. I felt was too much of a focal point on my face. It has now been 3 months and...
3 months post-op final result no change

I Just Had a Rhinoplasty a 10 Hours Ago and the Cast the Doctor Put on Feels Too Heavy, Like It Will Wreck the Result? 7 answers

It is a plaster cast. Apart from correcting the sinus issues the main reason for the op was to lift the tip by inserting a prosthetic. My nasal tip...
cast damage same day

Does my Nose Still Have Some Time to Get Longer After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I feel my nose looks too short after the rhinoplasty but I'm only 2 1/2 months post-op. Will my nose grow a little more during the following 10...
2 months post-op growth

Tip Fell After Rhinoplasty, What Can I Do To Achieve My Desired Results? 7 answers

I had a closed rhinoseptoplasty 5 months ago. My nose's tip is pointing downwards and is slightly crooked to the left; and it's not at all...
5 months post-op crooked downturned options unhappy

Does Taking Motrin Help Alleviate Swelling After Rhinoplastic Surgery? 7 answers

Motrin swelling

Rhinoplasty 14 Weeks Post Op and Still Not Noticeable, is that Normal? (photo) 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 14 weeks ago and I tried to be patient expecting that I would see results within the first 12 weeks and now that it is 14 I am...
2 weeks post-op not working

Nurse Only Follow Up Visit After Rhinoplasty, Is that Normal? 7 answers

Hi, i am considering a primary rhinoplasty this year. I thought i had picked a good surgeon. i will be traveling 3 1/2 hours away one way for follow...
follow-up normal nurse

Steroid Injections for Hard, Swollen Tip After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had a open Rhinoplasty exactly one year ago. Much of the work was to reduce the tip because it was bulbous. My tip is still hard and swollen. I...

Breathing and Tip Problems After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a septoplasty and Rhinoplasty around over a month ago. I went to the doctor especially because I couldn’t breathe very well, and because I...
breathing swelling

Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils? 6 answers

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...
asymmetry nostrils recovery uneven

Nasal Bone or Swelling After Rhinoplasty Revision? 6 answers

I have a bump on the side of my nose that feels like bone after my second time of having Rhinoplasty. Could this be swelling, or did my doctor miss...

Repair of Left Nostril Larger Than the Right? 6 answers

I want an overall nose reshaping operation including the sinus/nasal surgery on top. I have a bent/blocked/large nose & one nostril is bigger....
nostrils

Nose Getting Bigger After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had reduction Rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller. After getting the splint off, I was happy cause my nose seemed small but everytime now I look in...
big nose nose swelling

Scar Tissue or Swelling After Removal of Nasal Implant? 6 answers

I'm a 24 year old Asian girl who had Rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I had an L-shaped silicone implant to increase the bridge height, and ear cartilage...
side effects

Facial Muscle Exercise After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I have had Rhinoplasty eight months ago for deviated septum and removal of a hump. Could facial muscle exercise such as smiling or "lifting"...
deviated septum dorsal hump face nose pain

Columella Looks Really Droopy After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to reduce the hump and refine the tip. My main concern was the hump. He did a fairly good job there, but the split has only...
nose swelling tip

Sleeping on Your Side After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I've just had rhinoplasty a few days ago and want to know if I can sleep on the side of my face, albeit at 45 degrees? Because this sleeping directly...
sleep

When Will the Swelling Stop After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I have broken my nose 3 times. The third time I smashed half of it flat. I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty almost 2 months ago. He didn't have to break...
side effects

Lumps on Nose Bridge and Nostrils 2 Years After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

It is two years after my nose job where I had a deviated septum fixed and a bump in the bridge of my nose shaved. Now I have small lumps in the bridge...
deviated septum lumps nose nostrils

Correcting Nose Problems 1 Year After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

It's been a little over a year and a half since my Rhinoplasty, and I am still experiencing stiffness and swelling on the tip of my nose. Also, my tip...
complication crooked swelling

Dissolvable Stitch Remained a Month After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I still have a dissolvable stitch in nose after almost a month after surgery. Is this normal?
1 month post-op stitches

Hardness on Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty done for my nose tip, most healing is done but my tip still feels very firm, I can't really push the tip upward. My nose still...
nose swelling

Correcting Septoplasty Results 6 answers

Septoplasty has left my left nostril larger than before. Is it possible to correct it back to its original size?
asymmetry male revision

Is It Normal to Realign Nose Without a Splint? 6 answers

I just left an ENT's office and he said I had a broken nose. He shot some numbing agent into my nose and then used a tool to realign the bones. The...

When Can I Go Back to Bikram Yoga After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty nearly 4 weeks ago and I'm itching to get to Bikram yoga (90 mins, 45 degrees centigrade/50% humidity). My bridge is still quite...
recovery yoga

How Soon Can You Wear Sunglasses After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Hi I just had my nose done a little over 3 weeks ago. A week after the surgery, the nurse at my follow up appointment said it was okay to wear...
sun protection

Will Septoplasty Suture Scars Even Out? 6 answers

I had Septoplasty done a week ago. The splint and bandages where removed earlier today. I understand there will be swelling for some time and that it...
scar

Bad Acne Immediately After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I am 19, and just had a finesse rhinoplasty about two weeks ago, and now my always-been-perfect skin has broken out severely following splint removal....
acne age 18-24 nose

Is Revision Rhinoplasty Necessary After Nose Got Hit? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, and hit myself in the nose 11 days after the surgery. Is it advisable to have an adjustment now?
nose swelling

2 Months Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty: Is it Normal to be This Swollen? 6 answers

I am 2 months post-op & nose is large, droopy, lost shape, and not healing evenly. I know there is swelling but I have yet to find photos on...
big nose bump deviated septum droopy female healing normal revision shape swelling

Are Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty Normal? 6 answers

Hello, I've had open Rhinoplasty roughly 3 weeks ago i still have a lot of swelling but whats bothering me a lot is the asymmetry in my nostrils...
asymmetry nose nostrils swelling

Swelling and Tenderness in Nasal Cavity Normal After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Is it common to have swelling and tenderness in nasal cavity after Rhinoplasty? Could this have been the cause why my tip is pulled towards the other...
nose swelling

Exercise After Paranasal Implants 6 answers

I'm a 36-yr old female and I just had paranasal implants put in 2 days ago. All I have right now is swelling and no pain. I'm on the antibiotics, of...
2 days post-op age 35-44 exercise female fitness nasal implant

Less Upturned Nose Tip and More Robust Bridge? 6 answers

I had a nose job and now my nose is too turned up and the bridge is sloping in and too thin. I specificaly told my surgeon that I didn't want my nose...
nose

Unnatural Nose Shape After Rhinoplasty Surgeries 6 answers

I initially had Septo-Rhinoplasty due to breathing problems, followed by revision Rhinoplasty. Operations left me with a hanging, portruding...
nose

Scar Tissue Inside the Nose Go Down After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

After years of hating my nose I decided to get a nose job exactly 2 weeks ago. Do far so good and I am happy with the appearance of my new nose....
nose scar tissue

Increased Swelling After Rhinoplasty Cast Removal 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty exactly 3 weeks ago and had the dorsal humps rasped down as well as the bridge, nothing was done to the tip, but the nose was broken...
splint swelling

How Long Should I Keep the Tapes in my Nose After the Cast Has Been Removed a Week After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Its been 11 days since i had rhinoplasty done.The doctor removed the cast a week after my nose job and after that he put something like tapes on my...
nose

Swelling and Changing Shape of Nose After Cast Removal 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty done about a week and a half ago and I loved the way my nose looked immediately after cast / packing removal. It was very taut,...
bulbous bulging droopy drop female nose tip swelling

Post-Op Rhinoplasty - Open Roof Deformity/Long Nose? 6 answers

I just had rhinoplasty about 2 weeks ago, All I had done was the shaving down of a small dorsal bump through open rhinoplasty. From a profile my bump...
dorsal hump female nasal deformity open profile

Uneven Nostrils and Leaning Nose After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I am almost 5 months post-op and my nostrils are still uneven and do not seem to be evening out. I am unhappy with it and am wondering what could have...
5 months post-op asymmetry collapse complication female nostrils

What Can Be Done About Nostril Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

What needs to be done to make my nostrils symmetrical? I had a tip Rhinoplasty done . Now, when looking at me from the front, my right nostril sags...
asymmetry nostrils

Options for Immediate Revision Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

How can my nose be fixed now? I know I need to wait a year, but what options do I have for revision? Should I go to the same doctor?
nose

15 Months After Rhinoplasty Unresolved Hematoma on Septum? 6 answers

I’m 15 months post-op ago and developed a hematoma on my septum right after surgery. The hematoma seemed to be going down the first couple...
hematoma septum

Uneven Columella Post-op 6 answers

I had tipoplasty 9 days ago-cast,splints,and ext. stitches removed on day 5.Shortly after, the incision line on the columella became unconnected on...
columella female uneven

The Bridge of my Nose Looks Thicker on the Left Than on the Right!!! 6 answers

I am a hispanic pt. 7 weeks post open rhinoplasty and the bridge of my nose looks thicker on the left side making it seem not centered..and also it...
asymmetry bridge female hispanic nostrils

Rhinoplasty Post-op Profile is Identical to Pre-op Profile 6 answers

I got a closed rhinoplasty a week ago to remove a hump on my bridge and requested my nose have a slight feminine curve for my profile. When my splint...
bridge closed female hump nose profile

Lumpy Nostril After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Nov 09. The upper inside of my left nostril is lumpy and swollen. I ask my doctor to look but he doesn't and tells me that it is...
nose recovery side effects

Do Surgeons Always Impose Their Idea of an "Ideal Nose"? 6 answers

When performing a rhinoplasty, do surgeons place more emphasis on what the patient wants or what is considered an aesthetically ideal nose? I ask...

Did Bumping my Nose 8 Days After Rhinoplasty Ruin my Result? 6 answers

I had rhino 5 1/2 months ago. I have followed my doctor's post-op instructions religiously. However...8 days after surgery, 1 day after my cast...
bump nose results

Rhinoplasty 4 Months Post Op - Lump 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago (just hump removal and some tip work but nothing major) however about 2 weeks after the operation I noticed a small...
hump lumps tip

Possible to Have Loose Cartilage or Bone in Nose After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 3 months ago, & in the mean time have had bad a runny nose. I blew my nose today & a piece of bone or cartilage came out...
cartilage

Post Rhinoplasty: Can my Deformed Nose be Fixed? 6 answers

Hello , I am a 28 years old woman from Europe and I had a rhinoplasty 5 years ago.The nose became much smaller, but it is very asymmetric/curved as...
age 25-34 asymmetry curved deformity female options revision

Can Smoking Significantly Postpone Full Rhinoplasty Recovery Beyond 2.5 Years? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery 2.5 years ago the front part of my nose still tends to minutely inflate whenever there is above average cigarette or alcohol...
delay recovery smoking swelling timing

Revision Rhinoplasty Advice? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 18 months ago. About 6 months later, I loved my new nose. Now, I'm worried as the left side of the nose halfway is much more raised...
nose tip

Nose Tip Seems More Bulky After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a somewhat round nose tip and was advised I had a thick skin as well. I went ahead with the surgery to sharpen the tip and internal cartilage...
1 year post-op bulky nose tip thick skin

Major Tip Swelling at One Month Post Op? 6 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty a month ago, and my nose looks exactly the same as it did when my cast was removed. I have a narrower bridge than before the...
open swelling tip

Bad Smell,is It an Infection? 6 answers

I got a nose job bout 3 weeks ago,past few days I noticed a smell frm my nose,is it infected? I still have the dissolvible stitches in my nose,is it...
3 weeks post-op cigarette infection odor stitches

Why Did my Surgeon Make External Incisions Near Bridge of the Nose? 6 answers

I had septorhinoplasty done about a week ago to remove a hump, raise the tip, and improve breathing. During the surgery, two small (~1.5 cm) external...
breathing bridge hump incision nose septum tip

Rhinoplasty Sutures Are Bleeding After Cleaning 6 answers

I just got rhinoplasty 5 days ago and Ive been reading online about cleaning the nose with Q tips.. Unfortunately, I think I may have damaged my nose....
bleeding sutures

Post Rhinoplasty Bump on Inside of Nostril and Red Swollen "Membrane": Normal? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 wks ago. 3 days ago I noticed a sore red bump inside my left nostril, at the edge of my columella where the incision begins...
bump columella normal red swelling

My Nose Splint After my Operation Keeps Falling off What Can I Use to Stick It Back On?? 6 answers

splint

Unsightly Scar After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my scar looks red, raised and very obvious. Should I worry about it becoming permanent? My nose and face appears...
nose

Crooked Nose After Rhinoplasty Despite Having a Straight Nose Pre-Op? 6 answers

Hello,I had open rhino 3 weeks ago to narrow the upper 1/3 nasal 'bones',shaving a slight hump and the tip tweaked for refinement, since the...
crooked hump open shave tip

Not Enough Support After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I just had Rhinoplasty performed 5 days ago. I received an osteotomy, tip plasty, and a new bridge. I've been reading on many sites that a splint or...
nose

Can I Exfoliate One Month Post Op for Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

One month post op and pores are clogged and skin peeling. Is it ok to gently exfoliate?
clogged pores exfoliation peeling

Swelling 11 Months After Closed Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I received a closed rhinoplasty and which included improvement in my breathing. Its been 11 months, I still see signifant swelling in my face, bridge,...
closed nose swelling

Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils 6 answers

After my first nosejob, he decided to give me a second rhinoplasty. He broke the bone, removed tons of cartilage from the middle, but it looks like...
bulbous nostrils tip uneven

Does Rhinoplasty Affect Eyebrow/forehead Movement? 6 answers

I have had my splint off for about a week now but still unable to move my eyebrows/feel my forehad. I have seen that smiling may temporary not be...
eyebrows forehead nose numb

What Does Swelling Feel Like when Touched? 6 answers

I am at 4 weeks and 5 days post op. What does swelling feel like when touched? I can feel something soft and spongey on my tip & sides of my nose....
feel swelling

When Will I See Final Results from Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

It has already been 5 month. At first I looked like I had a pig nose. Now it looks like a pumpkin nose, short nose and wide nostrils. I had requested...
pig-like results

After 3 Days from Rhinoplasty, the Swelling Moved to my Lower Cheeks! 6 answers

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...
3 days post-op cheeks jaw line swelling

Swollen Cheeks 38 Days After Rhinoplasty (w/Osteotomy, Turbinate Reduction and Septoplasty) 6 answers

My face (not just nose) is still swollen 38 days after rhinoplasty. I haven't heard of this happening so long after surgery, though I did swell a...
cheeks osteotomy swelling turbinate

Is Notching Typical After Nostril Reduction? 6 answers

Is notching normal after having nostril reduction? Does it mean that your skin is healing poorly? I had this procedure done with an open rhino and...
nostrils

Will Touching my Nose Affect the Results a Few Days After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had an open reduction nasal fracture surgery to reduce the bump on my nasal bridge. My nose looks all chunky right now hopefully due to swelling. I...
recovery

Nose Job & Thin Face 6 answers

I had a nose job 4 months ago but the tip is really big till now and the nose bridge feels like zigzag. It's not straight and a hump started to...
bridge hump male

Normal for Rhinoplasty Swelling to Increase Suddenly After a Month? 6 answers

I had a Septoplasty , and turbinate reduction for breathing improvement, from esthetic point I had a hump reduction , Osteotomy for my wide nasal...
swelling

Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I have had 2 rhinoplasties in 2 years. The second was a revision. After the first operation to remove hump and reduce width failed as scar tissue...
duration revision

Upper Eyelid Swelling After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

About 2 days after my rhinoplasty my upper eyelids started to swell. Now im 3 days and they are really swollen. I look like an alien. Should i be worried?
swelling

Clear Yellowish Fluid Oozing out of my Alar Incision After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

What is this and what caused this? Is this normal or Should i be alarmed? What to do?
alar fluid incision yellow

3.5 Months Post-op - Too Early for a Steroid Injection into Nasal Tip? 6 answers

I am 3.5 months post-op and being as patient as possible. My surgeon has admitted the difference between the projected outcome and how the surgery...
steroid tip

Dip in Nose After Rhinoplasty. What's a Permanent Solution? 6 answers

3 months after surgery, all swelling gone & has been for a month. When swelling went away, a dip showed in my nose. Dip size is not changing. Went...
dip male options permanent

Turbinate Pain Post-Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I get severe throbbing pain inside left nostril (similar to tooth ache)when I'm out in the cold weather ever since my last nose surgery. The...
pain turbinate

Can I Smoke 7 Months Post Op Closed Rhinoplasty 6 answers

Can i smoke 7 months post op closed rhinoplasty or will the results be ruined
7 months post-op risk smoking

Recent Rhinoplasty and Now Hole in Septum. Doctor Says It May Close on Own? 6 answers

Had primary rhinoplasty 16 years ago, the tip remained high so I the tip lowered and possible of repair uneven nostrils. I am 16 days p/o.The tip is...
healing septum

Can I Wait to Fix an Open Roof Deformity After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had surgery an year ago. When I feel the nose at the top where the surgeon slightly carved the hump down, I feel that I have an open roof deformity....

Considering a Second Rhinoplasty - How Do I Bring This Up with my Surgeon? 6 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty done about 4 weeks ago. My main goals were to get rid of the bump on my nose, make the width smaller, and have the tip...
revision

Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty - Doctor Didn't Use Splint: Can't Breath Out of Right Nostril 6 answers

A friend of mine had Revision Functional Septo-Rhinoplasty surgery that took 5 hours. Her Doctor did not use splints. Now 4 weeks later she can not...
breathing causes female nostrils splint

I Am 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty and I Don't Like the Tip. It's Big With A Bump, Will It Change? (photo) 6 answers

I am already 2 months post my rhinoplasty and i don't like the tip. I think it is to big compared to the rest of the nose.l When I touch my nose...
2 months post-op final result nose tip unhappy

More Visible or Upturned Nose 6 answers

Does removing the hump itself cause the nostrils to upturn and make the nose itself higher on the head?? I had a large hump and I'm several months...
hump upturned

Knocked my Cast 4 Days After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

Hello I had closed rhinoplasty 4 days ago. I woke this morning and knocked the cast where the tip of the nose is. I felt a short burst of pain for...
4 days post-op cast damage hit

Can You Swim or Use the Sauna 17 Days After Rhino??? 6 answers

I was 13 days post op and ended up getting a major nose bleed. I ended up in the ER and they has to repack the left side of my nose. BRUTAL. The...
2 weeks post-op sauna swimming

Goret-Tex Infection in Side of the Tip After Revision Rhinoplasty 6 answers

Doctor first put ear cart. and 1 small piece of gore-tex in my tip, and as little bump was shown he put another small piece of gore-tex in short...
Gore-Tex

Can Pregnancy Make my Nose Swell More After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had an alar graft put in about 9 months ago. I am 8 months pregnant. It still gets extremely swollen especially in the morning. Could my pregnancy...
female normal pregnancy swelling

Rhinoplasty + Breast Aug(tuberous) Together Only Took 2hs Surgery. Should I Be Concerned? 6 answers

Presently i'm four days post op so have not seen end results. Follow up is in two days to remove nose cast. The surgeon has used high profile, CC,...
combination female normal timing

Botched Rhinoplasty 8 Months Ago. Can my Nose Be Saved? Can Nostrils Be Increased? 6 answers

Please see a picture of the state of my nose after a primary procedure done 8 months ago. I now realize that my primary doctor botched my procedure. I...
botched nostrils tip

Asymmetrical Depression of Nasal Ala from Side Sleeping After Rhinoplasty - What Can I Do? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2 wks ago and for the past 2 days, I have been waking up with my cheek and nose compressed due to side sleeping. I noticed today an...
asymmetry depression

Will Resuming Smoking 4 Weeks After Open Rhinoplasty Affect the Final Result? 6 answers

I know smoking is bad and I am going to try to quit soon but I need an answer please!
1 month post-op cigarette risk smoking

Large Tip and Possible Bossae Formation, Is it Possible this Could Just be Swelling? 6 answers

Open rhinoplasty/septoplasty 3 1/2 months ago. 1) My tip looks huge to me. 2) The sides of the tip now seem back to normal in terms of...
3 months post-op final result nose tip swelling

What Happens if I Missed an Post-op Appointment? Improper Healing? 6 answers

I had septorhinoplasty performed just over two months ago. I unfortunately booked my second post-op appointment too late and was only able to obtain a...
2 months post-op healing post-op recovery

Nose Looks No Different After Rhinoplasty, What Should I Do? 6 answers

Its now been 5 weeks after surgery to straighten and remove hump,not much swelling at all its all solid and ive still got a hump and its clearly not...
crooked dorsal hump male not working unsatisfied

Can I Follow my Regular Skin Regimen After Rhinoplasty ? 6 answers

Can I start using moisturizer/toner/cleanser on my nose again ? I got my cast off today
1 week post-op normal regimen skin care

Is This a Normal Amount of Swelling? 6 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty to have a hump removed. i'm loving it from the side, but it looks sooo much wider from the front. i know 10 days post-op...
1 week post-op hump normal swelling

Nose Tip Still Hasn't Gone Down 6 Months Post-op, Still a Chance for a Change? 6 answers

Hello, i´ve had a revision surgery because my nose was a little crooked and asymmetric after my first surgery which was six years ago. actually...
6 months post-op female final result nose tip

Is It Normal fro Swelling 2 months post-op Rhino? 6 answers

Is it normal to have considerable swelling two month after closed rhinoplasty(Removal of a hbump). I am really worried because my nose looks much...
2 months post-op final result normal swelling

Has One Side Really Been Swollen Up Until Now or is It a Collapse? (photo) 6 answers

I am about 1 year and 4 months post-op, and I have recently visited the surgeon who worked on my nose. I told him that my nose was left asymmetrical....
1 year post-op collapse cortisone opinion uneven

How Do I Minimize Nose Spreading when Smiling? Will This Change With TIme? 6 answers

I just had rhinoplasty 10 days ago to raise and define my tip, and narrow my nostrils. I love my nose already even though I know it's still...
nostrils smile spreading

Septoturbinoplasty- What Does This Term Mean? 6 answers

I have been unable to find the term "septoturbinoplasty" in any online medical dictionary, medical site, or web search engine. I recently...
septorhinoplasty terminology turbinectomy

Is It Safe to Use a Self Tanning Lotion After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Will it effect long term results?
female

How much Swelling After Rhinoplasty is Normal? Nose is much Bigger than Before. (photo) 6 answers

Hi I had rhinoplasty done 2 1/2 weeks ago. After reading all of the questions, I do understand that I will have swelling to my nose. I've look at...
2 weeks post-op normal swelling

Interns Involved in Rhinoplasty Without Prior Patient Knowledge? 6 answers

Would an expert Facial Plastic Surgeon allow an intern to perform or be involved in a Rhinoplasty procedure without first consulting the patient? I...
sutures

Why Do Steroid Injections After Rhinoplasty Only Provide Temporary Relief? 6 answers

I'm two months post-rhinoplasty. I was given a cortisone injection a week after the operation and the swelling went way down but a few weeks later...
2 months post-op cortisone steroid

Could my Nostril Be Collapsing 5 Years Post-Op? What Are Symptoms to Look For? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 5 years ago. 1 nostril is starting to look smaller. You are able to see the scar from the incision and it is red, dry and irritated....
5 years post-op collapse options

Is This Normal Rhinoplasty Swelling 9 Months Post Op? 6 answers

I had septo/rhino9 months ago. It was shortened and the tip was reduced in size, removed a hump straightened a deviated septum. Initially, in the...
9 months post-op normal swelling

Internal Scarring 2 Months Post-op - Normal? 6 answers

I Recently (Jan. 27th) Had a Closed Rhinoplasty Done. My Question is I Have a Lot of Internal Scarring. Is This Normal? I had a bulbous nose so part...
female normal scar

Chronic Sinus Infection 2 Years Post Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I want to know if being 26 now would my nose have shifted back to were its causing this chronic sinus infection.
age 25-34 shifting sinus infection

I Hit my Nose 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Could I Have Ruined It? 6 answers

My nephew threw a little hard robber toy at me, it bumped into my right side of the nose, it Hurt a little, the pain is gone, I put some ice on the...
2 weeks post-op hit ruin

Feels Like my Rhinoplasty Looks Poorly Done. Opinions Please? (photo) 6 answers

Hi. I got a nose implant put in 8 days ago (silicone) and although I am aware that it takes awhile before seeing final results. I am mortified with...
1 week post-op final result implant swelling

Is It Common to Cut my Frenulum During a Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I noticed that the frenulum of my upper lip was cut during a rhinoplasty I had 5 years ago. I was wondering why this would be done?
5 years post-op cut frenum normal

My Surgeon Cut the Depressor Septi Muscle to Stop my Nose Drooping when I Smile but There's Little Improvement. What Can I Do? 6 answers

Hi, My nose tip droops when I smile and the bridge becomes more curved like a 'roman nose'. The surgeon only cut the depressor septi muscle...
depressor septi muscle droopy nose tip options

Safe to Exfoliate 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Is it ok to exfoliate the skin 5 weeks afetr rhinoplasty surgery?
1 month post-op exfoliation safety

Is This Swelling? Can Bones Still Move and Straighten? 6 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty procedure on the 15th of June (removal dorsal hump, minor tip work to make smaller, shaved septum to straighten). I have...
bone dorsal hump female swelling

Is It Possible to Remove a Suture Fixation from the Medial Crural Feet? 6 answers

I had an open rhinoseptoplasthy 2 months ago, I noticed a change in the width of my nose and my columnella seems to be shorter, My PS told me that he...
male narrow sutures

What Tests Diagnose Potential Issues Relating to a Swelling Septum? 6 answers

This is an interesting question asked by another member yet has never been answered. I understand that you are all very busy and would appreciate a...
female septum swelling worried

Uneven Swelling 6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Should I be Concerned? (photo) 6 answers

Should I be concerned about this? It has been 6 months since I had surgery. I had a bump on my bridge. My nostrils look uneven and I don't like...
6 months post-op normal swelling uneven

Did I Damage or Alter the Results of my Rhinoplasty by Hitting my Nose 6 answers

If has been five weeks since my rhinoplasty operation and I was gently feeling the bridge of my nose with my finger when my other finger hit my the...
damage

Are Steriod Injections Worth the Travel? 6 answers

I'm from Alabama. I got rhinoplasty performed in Flordia 2 & half months ago. My nose is still very swollen. My doc told me I can come back to...
injection nose steroid

Does a Slanted Cast = a Slanted Nose? 6 answers

I am one day post op and my cast looks like it's going to oneside... Does this mean my cast is shaping the nose in that exact position or is it...
slanted splint

Nose Too Narrow After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

My nose was too narrowed after the surgery. I would say the doctor tool 3/4 of my nose out. My nose is too narrow and sits too far from my face. I am...
narrow revision widen

Implant Removal Caused Widening Of Nostrils- Options For Alar Base Reduction? (photo) 6 answers

I had a small premaxillary implant in for a few weeks and had it removed 6 weeks ago, it has changed the appearance of my nostrils and base of my...
alar reduction implant options removal

One Year Post Septorhinoplasty and my Nose Looks Deformed (photo) 6 answers

Hello! I got a septo-rhinoplasty in April 2010. It is strange because my nose looks beautiful 95% of the time BUT when I go under certain lights, my...
18 months post-op deformed dents options septorhinoplasty

Can Nose Become Crooked After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Hello, two months ago today I had rhinoplasty (tip reduction, bump) and septoplasty for a mildly deviated septum and dislocation of turbinates. Now,...
nostrils tip

Is my Nose Supposed to Look Like This 11 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

This is after i accitdentally hit it with my hand and cause the skin on the bridge of my nose to bleed a little
2 months post-op normal

I Had 2 Cigarettes and 2 Beers 9 Days After Rhinoplasty, Will This Affect My Results? 6 answers

Now I'm really scared.
1 week post-op alcohol cigarette results

Make Pug Nose Look Beautiful? 6 answers

What rhinoplasty technique is used for making a pug nose drop down a little bit? Will the bridge have to be flattened? Is cartilage added to the tip...
nose tip recommendation surgery technique tip

Fraxel Restore - Safe After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 8 months ago and since developed hyperpigmentation (redness & darkening) on my nose. It's only on the lower half, but...
8 months post-op age 25-34 biracial hispanic olive skin safety timing

Question About Rhinoplasty Results 6 answers

Well its been 4 weeks since my rhinoplasty to straighten my nose from in front and make my profile straight also ( a 45 degree line). My nose is...
nose straighten

Removing Grafted Cartilage from the Tip of my Nose. 6 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 12 days ago removing a bump, narrowing tip of nose. Tip of my nose was turn upward by grafting cartilage and because of it...
2 weeks post-op cartilage revision

How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Wear Glasses? 6 answers

glasses timing

Tip Rhinoplasty Healing Process- Will It Keep Changing? 6 answers

It has been nearly three weeks since I had tip rhinoplasty, the tip is still very hard and swollen. I am wondering, as the tip continues healing and...
3 weeks post-op final result hard nose tip

4 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty Nose Tip Still Bulbous, Could it Still be Swollen? 6 answers

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...
4 months post-op bulbous final result nose tip

Autogolous Rib Rhinoplasty Op 6 Weeks Ago. Infection on my Nose, do I Require Removal? 6 answers

Currently under antibiotics , but i read that most implant require removal after infection. i have reconstruct almost my entire nose with my rib,so...
6 weeks post-op infection removal

Do I Have an Open Roof Deformity? (photo) 6 answers

I'm a little over 3 weeks post op. I had a big hump removed & the nose narrowed a bit. The nose is feeling a little flat and there are sharp...
3 weeks post-op dents open roof deformity

Excessive Bleeding 4 Days Post Rhinoplasty-can It Affect the Final Result? 6 answers

5days ago I had quite extensive rhinoplaty(osteotomy+correction of nasal septum. There was more work done on the left side of the nose since I damaged...
4 days post-op bleeding complication final result

Uneven Swelling 3 Weeks After Open Rhinoplasty, Should I be Concerned 6 answers

Hello, My name is Keith and I had an open rhinoplasty on September 17th to reduce the tip of nose. Today is Oct 8th so I am officially 3 weeks post op...
3 weeks post-op swelling uneven

Lost Weight after Recent Illness, It's Changed the Appearance of 28yr Old Rhinoplasty, How Can I Restore Appearance? 6 answers

I had rhinplasty 28 years ago. After a recent illness, I lost weight along with cheek fat. Fat from bridge of my nose moved down to the tip making it...
30 years post-op after weight loss options

Hit Nose, No Visible Changes in Shape, Could There Still Be Damage? 6 answers

Hi, if someone hits you in the nose at about 1 and a half months to 2months post rhinoplasty and there are no visible changes to the shape of your...
2 months post-op damage hit

How Long does it Take Nasal Mucosa to Heal After Closed Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

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...
4 months post-op healing lumps

Confused and Sad About Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I'm a month post-op, I had a hump removed and wished to make my tip less bulbous, I also wanted to ease the hook like appearance of my tip. Now I...
nostrils tip

I Had Tip Plasty but Now my Nostrils Look Very Uneven, Should I Consider Revision? 6 answers

I am few days after getting a tip plasty and I am terrified of what I see. In general, I asked to have a hanging columnella fixed and bulbous tip...
4 days post-op nose tip revision uneven

Loose Tip After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

Hi, Thanks to the doctors who responded to my 1st question. I dont think I made it very clear. When I touch the columella it is gentle and not...
Asian loose tip

Does Slight Redness on Nose Bridge 3 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty Using Silicone Indicate Infection? 6 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and had a 2.5mm I-shaped silicone placed on my bridge. It was wrapped with fascia in order for the implant to...
3 weeks post-op normal redness silicone implant

Can Brick Oven Smoke Affect Rhinoplasty Healing Process? 6 answers

I was just curious i work in a restaurant that has a brick oven and at times the oven can get backed up and smoke up can this effect my nose ?
healing work

6 Months Post Rhinoplasty with Osteotomies - Still Bleeding and Cannot Breathe 6 answers

I am exactly 6 months post-op from a closed Rhinoplasty. My surgeon took down the dorsal hump, removed cartilage from the tip and performed lateral...
6 months post-op breathing problems osteotomy

How Widespread Will the Bruising Be After my Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

What areas of the face should I expect it to spread? eye area? cheeks? neck?
bruising face healing hematoma nose post-op spreading surgery

What Exactly Went Wrong with my Implant for my Rhinoplasty? (photo) 6 answers

I wanted to ask another question. I am aware that the indent shown in my nose is because of my implant. 6 months after I got my surgery, I got a...
gone wrong implant indentation options

Depressor Septi Muscle Cut. Will the Distance Between my Nose and Upper Lip Go Back to Normal? 6 answers

Hi, I had closed rhinoplasty 8 days ago. My depressor septi muscle was cut because it was pulling my nose down while speaking. While I am aware that...
1 week post-op cut depressor septi muscle distance upper lip

How long after rhinoplasty withrib cartlidge do I need to stay at hospital ? 6 answers

How long do i have to stay in hospital after a revision rhino with rib cartlidge. my doctor says it depends on how i feel. would it be one night or two ?
cartilage hospital timing

I Just Received a Columella Lift and One Week Post Surgery It's Collapsing at the Tip And I've Gotten Very Ill. What To Do? 6 answers

What can the doctor do? i got sick on the 5th day post felt like my nose was on fire, next day nauseous and chills, and faintness. I had red blotches...
1 week post-op collapse columella options sick

1-week Post-op Rhino Nose Looks Wider and More Shapeless Than Before. Is This Gross Swelling? 6 answers

I am one week post-op. My nose looks quite wide and shapeless, almost neanderthal looking. I feel like it looks worse than before! I know logically...
1 week post-op shape swelling

Stitch Left Behind After Cast Removal, What Should I Do If I Can't See my Doctor? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty and the cast was removed several days ago and all the stitches were pulled...supposedly. Today I realized that there's still a...
nostrils options recommendation stitches

Crooked/uneven Nose After Septorhinoplasty. Cause for Concern or Normal Part of Healing? (photos) 6 answers

To make this short and sweet, my procedure was done on 12/15/11 and although my nostrils were slightly uneven to begin with, my nose AND my nostrils...
crooked normal

2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, How Can I Tell if I Have a 'Rocker Deformity'? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty about two months ago and I now have a bony ridge laterally to my left eye. It is very prominent and is not present on the right. I...
2 months post-op deformity

Tiny Hump Reappearing 3 Weeks Post Op- Is It Permanent? (photo) 6 answers

Hi. I'm 3 weeks post op and I know that it is really early on, but I just can't help fearing that the hump I've had removed will come back...
3 weeks post-op final result graft hump reoccur

Tip Rhinoplasty and External Blisters (Burns) on Both Sides of Nostrils from Cast Application 6 answers

Too hot when applied. I am almost 7 weeks out and still swollen but my plastic surgeon appoligized and advised me the cast was too hot when applied. I...
blister burn cast tip

Allergies from Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

About a year ago I had a Rhinoplasty. My nose looks fine it's the inside of my nose that's almost always dry and sometimes I can't breathe...
1 year post-op allergy breathing dry

When Osteotomies Are Used to Push the Nasal Bones Together Does This Lower the Dorsum Height? 6 answers

Hello, I had rhinoplasty to remove a small hump from the bridge of my nose. The surgeon did this without making osteotomies- the hump was just filed...
dorsal hump height osteotomy

Pain on Middle Vault After Rhinoplasty 7 Months Ago. Will It Collapse? 6 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty/septoplasty 7 months ago, and I've been noticing a little bit of pain when pressure is applied to the middle vault...
7 months post-op bridge collapse pain

6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Still a lot of Swelling at the Tip, What Can Be Done? 6 answers

The doctor says it could be the result of a sub clinical infection during the surgery or due to fibrous tissue deposition. can it be corrected? my...
6 months post-op swelling

The Doctor Cheated Me on my Nose Job. I Don't Have $ for Revisionary. What Can I Do? 6 answers

I told the doctor exactly what happened when my nose took a direct hit some years ago. I made it very well known this was my top priority and...
unhappy unsatisfied

11 Days Post Op Rhinoplasty and I Just Got a Cold Today, Could This Harm the Results? 6 answers

11 days post op Rhinoplasty (cast is off) and I just got a cold today! How should I handle my nose running and stuffiness without harming anything???
2 weeks post-op cold damage sick

Are "Flaring Nostrils" Post Rhinoplasty dangerous? 6 answers

I am four days post rhinoplasty. I am a very fidgety person and I can't help flaring my nostrils and poking the tip of my nose (i still have a...
flared nostrils risk

Normal For Swelling And Widening After Removing Splint? 6 answers

Hello! when i removed the splint efter surgery the nose was thin and nice . now , one day after the bridge is alot wider . is this most likely...
removal splint swelling wide

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Try for Pregnancy? I Had my Surgery 2 Weeks Ago Exactly. 6 answers

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Try for Pregnancy? I Had my Surgery 2 Weeks Ago Exactly.
2 weeks post-op pregnancy timing

Is It Ok to Use Salt and Water on a Sore Throat After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty 5 days ago and my throat is SO painful (left side) it hurts to swallow and even breathe as my nose is blocked up. I was wondering...
1 week post-op homeopathic sore throat

Could an Inexperienced Doctor Have Hurt my Rhinoplasty Result? 6 answers

Had a septoplasty/rhinoplasty on August 1st almost 4 weeks ago. I had post-ops with my surgeon -a facial plastic surgeon and Otolaryngologist. I was...
1 month post-op pinched

My Nose Looks Upturned 2 Weeks Post Op, Will It Drop? 6 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. My cast was removed a week later and now i have tape on it. It was also a deviated nose. But now it looks a bit like...
2 weeks post-op final result swelling upturned

Does Blowing the Nose a Lot Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 6 answers

It's been 3 month and one week post-op, caught a cold, blowing my nose a lot, blew my nose one time like before surgery (a pretty much strong...
3 months post-op blow nose final result

Crooked Smile 5 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Will this Correct Itself? 6 answers

Had rhinoplasty 5 months ago to thin my bridge and decrease nasal with. Healing is coming along well, however, when I smile, my nose tilts to the left...
5 months post-op crooked smile

When Did Swelling Go Down After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery? 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. when the splint came of it looked lovely and thin but went alot wider in just two days. I also still have a bit of a...
nose recovery swelling

Do I Have a Pollybeak Deformity or an Inverted V Deformity? 5 answers

So as I mentioned in my other posts, I had open rhinoplasty on the 25th of June, 2010. I want to show you now how HORRIBLE my nose looks from the...
inverted v deformity polly beak

How Long Does Swelling Last After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty about a 2 weeks ago, currently the tip is quite swollen and the skin almost feels stretched or thicker? All of the other swelling is...
nose swelling

How Long to Stay Away from Sun After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

After an open Rhinoplasty, how long must one stay out of the sun? It has been five weeks since my Rhinoplasty. My scar is healing very nicely and is...
nose sun protection

Best Way to Reduce Swelling 2 Months After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Hey...I recently had open rhinoplasty done about 2 months ago and pretty much most of the swelling had gone away...until about a week ago I was on...
swelling

Swelling 4 Years After Rhinoplasty - How Can I Determine What's Causing It? 5 answers

Hi, I have undergone four consecutibve rhinoplasties, first 2 at a gap of 6 months, and last at a gap of 4 years. The second last rhinoplasty...
causes recovery side effects swelling

Blowing Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a nose surgery, when is it safe to blow my nose?
blow nose

Does Swelling Usually Increase After the Nose Splint is Removed? 5 answers

Hi, I have just had my splint removed after a revisional rhinoplasty. I was very happy with the definition in my nose this time. It is two days later...
side effects

Tips to Prevent Further Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I am 8 weeks post-op and have significant swelling in the supra tip and tip of my nose. I know the final result is still months down the road but I am...

What Could Be Causing Swollen Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

My nose is still really swollen after 7 months. Could this be because of the cartilage the surgeon added? And will this go down? He also told me I had...
nose scar tissue swelling

Could Tape Removal After Rhinoplasty Have Harmed Results? 5 answers

Originally, I went back to the doctor 4 or 5 days days after surgery and the he removed the cast and taped up my nose. He showed me how to tape it...
final result tape

Removal of Nose Tip Cartilage After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I'm 26 years old and recently underwent Rhinoplasty in order to have my nostrils narrowed and my tip defined. My surgeon used my own cartilage (from...

Will Removing Nose Splint Early Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

I recently had a Rhinoplasty for narrowing my broad side walls and also for fixing sinus problem. But 3 days after, I took off the splint on my nose...
big nose nose

Broken Nasal Bone Remodelling? 5 answers

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...

Nasal Taping to Reduce Rhinoplasty Swelling? 5 answers

It has now been 2 months after my Rhinoplasty and the doctor is just suggesting nasal taping to reduce the swelling. Is it futile at this point, or...
nose swelling

Is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (RecoveryRx) for Rhinoplasty Recovery Worth It? 5 answers

I'm wondering if you have had any experience with ActiPatch or RecoveryRx (made by BioElectronics) for faster recovery from plastic surgery procedures...
recovery

Hump After Rhinoplasty Just Swelling? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with hump removal and shortening of the tip 8 days ago. The doctor removed my cast on day six and immediately taped the bridge of...
dorsal hump nose swelling

Stiff Upper Lip After Closed Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I recently underwent closed Rhinoplasty, where the prominent hump on my nose was removed and the tip slightly projected. I also had the depressor...
nose upper lip

How Long Should I Take Arnica Montana and Bromelain for Rhinoplasty Swelling? 5 answers

I had rhinplasty about a month ago and i have very thick skin. My nose is still very swollen. I decided to buy both arnica montana and bromelain...
arnica bromelain swelling

Nostrils Look Pinched After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 9 days ago and had my splint taken off today. I would really love an unbiased, professional opinion about my result. My...
1 week post-op nostrils pinched

Is Whistling Nose After Rhinoplasty a Temporary Side Effect? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty last week and now my nose whistles when I breathe. I sound like darth vader. I looked it up, and I found out that septal...
nose

Right Nostril Still Swollen After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Could my right nostril still be swollen 4 months after Rhinoplasty? It looks completly different to my other one. The left side dents inwards while...
nostrils

Why Was There No Change in Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

2 months after open Rhinoplasty, why does my nose look the same? I had open Rhinoplasty (alar base reduction, tip refinment, and nostrils were...
big nose nose

Nose Bump After Spreader Graft Was Inserted 5 answers

My doctor gives me no answers, Like I said my doctor spends about one minute with me and leaves the room quick. He wants me back in 3 months. He...

Chances of Septum Deviation Due to Memory? 5 answers

After breaking my nose at 4, I've had a 4-hour open Septo-Rhinoplasty only 3 days ago at the age of 27. I still have the cast on. I have to admit,...
deviated septum septum

Is It Ok to Snog (Kiss) Someone After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Or should this wait? If so, how long?
kissing

Growth on Side of Nose That Feels Like Cartilage 10 Years Post-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I have a rather large growth on the left side of my nose that feels somewhat like cartilage. I had rhinoplasty surgery done 10 years ago and I had...
cartilage growth

Asymmetric Tip Taping Post-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I just had a septo Rhinoplasty performed yesterday, and I'm healing up quite nicely already.  However, I have noticed that the taping my doctor...
asymmetry

Nasal Hump Not Removed Properly by Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a month ago, and there is still a bump, it's just not as prominent. It feels bony and pretty dense. I'm guessing my surgeon never...
dorsal hump nose

When to Remove Alar Base Stiches? 5 answers

When is the correct time to remove alar base stiches? It seems to vary between 3 to 9 days. Will a long space of time before removal not leave stich...

Smile Affected by Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty three months ago which involved a Weir excision. The doctor placed permanent sutures in to prevent my nostrils from flaring. My...
lips nose smile

Deformed Face Structure Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling? 5 answers

It has been 2 months since my Rhinoplasty surgery and my nose is still very swollen. Not only that, the more swollen and deformed my nose looks, the...
nose swelling

Will Columella Drop in Place After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with my deviated septum fixed, bridge narrowed down and nose tip lifted. When my cast was removed my nose appeared somewhat...
columella deviated septum septum

Will Accidentally Hitting the Nose Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty surgery done about 8 weeks ago. However, I don't know whether 6 weeks post-op is fully healed or just some strength regained....
nose swelling

What is This Bump Inside my Nostril After Closed Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty about a month ago. My surgeon used absorbable sutures. There is a red bump inside my left nostril which looks similar to a...
1 month post-op nostrils red spot sutures

Have I Damaged my Nose Permanently by Squeezing Blackheads? 5 answers

Hello, It has been 13 or 14 weeks since my surgery. I am really happy with the results but I had too many blackheads and I was so afraid to touch any...
3 months post-op blackheads damage permanent squeeze swelling worried

Asymmetrical Nostrils After Septorhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a septorhinoplasty 5 months ago, I feel more conscious about my new nose than my old one it looks completely different on each side and i hate...
5 months post-op asymmetry septorhinoplasty

Had Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty and the Roof of my Mouth Hurts 5 answers

Is it normal for them to be hurting, almost the feeling you would get if you burnt your mouth, but I know that I didnt?
pain roof of mouth

Will Nose Bleeds or Swelling Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

I went through nose surgery seven days ago and I am very eager to get back into my cardio and weight lifting regimen. I understand that nose bleed...
exercise swelling

Swelling Between the Eyes 3 Months After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

It's been about 3 months since I've had my rhinoplasty, and the radix (from what I've read the radix is the nasal bone right between my...
nose radix swelling

Silicone for Improving Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about 8 years ago and loved the results, as well as the physician who performed it. About two years ago I fell on my nose, and now...

Nose Not Masculine Enough 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about a year ago, and I am now concerned that my nose is not masculine enough. Mostly the nasolabial angle looks too obtuse, I...
male masculine

Should I Still Be Receiving Kenalog Injections 4 Years After Nasal Surgery? 5 answers

I had a surgery for deviated septum and minor bridge shaping 4 years ago. I had received the kenalog injections to bring the swelling down but then...
bridge deviated septum female kenalog nose swelling

Radiesse to Correct Curved Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Should I try Radiesse? Will it give the appearance of a larger or wider nose? Please Help. Somewhat frustrated.
nose

Is the Entire Depressor Septi Muscle Supposed to Be Disconnected During Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

My doctor "released" (he said it was not cut?) the entire depressor septi muscle during rhinoplasty. I am unhappy with the changes it has...
depressor septi muscle muscle technique

Septum More Deviated and Nostrils Wider After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

My daughter had a Rhinoplasty 8 months ago to get a smaller nose. The surgeon made the nose bridge and tip thinner, which made the nostrils look wider...
deviated septum nose nostrils septum smaller

Can Rhinoplasty Cause Breathing Problems? 5 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty on Jan 2007 and since then my breathing felt very obstructed. Can a patient become terribly ill after a Rhinoplasty?
breathing nose

Did I Mess Up my Nose Job or Am I Just Being Paranoid? 5 answers

Hi I underwent rhinoplasty last week and got the cast removed just recently and the doctor told me that the nose is extremely fragile and and that I...
accident damage results

Squishy Nose After Rhinoplasty and Minor Revision? 5 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty in March 2008 with a very minor Revision Rhinoplasty (took 15 minutes under straight local, closed procedure)in Jan 09. The...
nose

Slight Nostril Asymmetry One Year After Primary Open Rhinoplasty. Will It Correct Itself? 5 answers

Hi, I had the procedure done in July of last year. Im pleased with the outcome in general so far, however one of my nostrils is slightly more pinched...
asymmetry nose nostrils open

What's the Chance of Infection or Extrusion with Gore-Tex Nasal Implants? 5 answers

I have just gotten rhinoplasty and since found out my surgeon used gore tex. I am stressed out because I understand that there are complication...
Asian extrusion Gore-Tex infection

14 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Swelling or Did I Get a Bad Nose? 5 answers

After rhinopalsty my nose swelled abnormally, to the extent that I looked almost like a pig. All these months I have been blaming swelling for my...
1 year post-op causes male swelling worried

Will Tip Change More or Just Slightly After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I am a UK man and just had open rhinoplasty now 4 weeks ago. All my swelling seems to have gone, but my nose now looks over projected, is this...
1 month post-op male nose tip projection revision shrink swelling

What Causes Scar Tissue in Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I just had my third nose job and my doctor said that this time there was a lot of scar tissue he had to remove. I would like to know what causes scar...
scar tissue

Cleaning Nose with Cotton Swab After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I'm 6 weeks Post-op and I've been gently swabbing the inside of my nose with a cotton swab to remove mucus. It doesn't hurt at all but...

Uneven Nostrils Post-rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty for my bridge and i raised the tip on 5.7.2010 & i fixed my deviated septum.2weeks after removing cast i noticed uneven nostrils...
nostrils uneven

Septorhinoplasty Swelling - Better, Now Worse? 5 answers

Hi, I am just enquiring regarding my septorhinoplasty procedure I had 5 weeks ago. the swelling seemed to go down quite well up until last week but...
1 month post-op septorhinoplasty swelling

Question About Touching Nose After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and i was just shaving and i accidentally bumped the tip of my nose...will this affect the end result or am i...
accident male

Post Rhinoplasty: Will my Nose Ever Go Back to Normal? 5 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 7 months ago...when the cast was taken off, my nose looked like the first picture, then it has been looking like this for...
7 months post-op causes cortisone implant kenalog revision silicone implant swelling

Nose Swelling 3 Weeks After Drinking Alcohol (6 Months Post Op) 5 answers

When will the extra swelling go down?^ months ago I had rhinoplasty. I drank alcohol and my nose started swelling.That was 3 weeks ago and my nose is...
alcohol swelling

Should I Go Through a Second Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Hi everyone, I recently had a closed rhinoplasty a year ago but my septum is leaning. My doctor has agreed to fix it this but I am wondering if this...
side effects

Scar or Cartilage in Nostril After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty and inside my left nostril there is a large mass, it looks like a scar but it is in on the line where the typical incision is made...
cartilage male scar tissue

Nose Still Looks Crooked After Septorhinoplasty - Will Fillers Help? 5 answers

I got septoplasty/rhinoplasty and my nose is still crooked. Is it scar tissue? I had rhinoplasty and septalplasty 2 years ago and I noticed over time...
crooked

Nose Got Squished 1 Month After Rhinoplasty - is It Ruined? 5 answers

One month after my open nose surgery i was babysitting and the kid threw a pillow over my face pulling down on the sides squishing my beautiful new...
1 month post-op accident damage hit injury

Nose Still Congested 1 Month Post Op 5 answers

My nose is still congested on and off and I'm still picking dried stuff out of it with a q-tip. Is this normal? What happens if i stop removing...
congestion

Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty w/ Rib Cartilage Graft? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 days ago with rib cartilage graft involved. In the middle of my stomach pretty large area is pink and numb (size of my palm). It...
recovery rib graft

Is it Okay to Use Biore Nose Strips on my Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

My pores are really CLOGGED? ro A I'm 8 months post op but my nose is still very swollen. I don't know will the strips make it worse or not.
8 months post-op clogged pores safety strip swelling

Question About Cracking Noise in Nose Following Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty 1 month ago and I've been constantly hearing cracking noises in my nose when I drink or swallow food or randomly sometimes...
cracks

Boney Feel on One Side of my Nasal Bridge 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 10 weeks ago and I am now started to see and feel a long slanted bony feel on the right side of my nose only (left on picture)...
bone bridge

What Are Notched Nostrils? 5 answers

I was told that during revision rhinoplasty my nostrils were set as notched nostrils. I know my nostrils look crooked. What are notched nostrils and...
nostrils

Eye Hollows After Rhinoplasty - What Can I Do? 5 answers

30 year old male, smoker. Had Rhinoplasty on 25th December 2010 & the Cast Came off on 31st. I Have Very Prominent Hollows Under my Eyes Now.
age 25-34 eye hollows male under eyes

Nose Swelled Up After Splint Removal - Normal? 5 answers

Hello, I am today three weeks after Rhinoplasty, and I feel that when my splint was removed I had the nose of my dreams, well, the day after. The...
female normal splint swelling

Microsurgery on Dorsal Region of the Nose? 5 answers

Dear Sir/Madam,Can microsurgery be performed in the dorsal region of the nose, with an aim to treat  damaged nerves, in that same area? This...
nose

Is There Anyway I Can Make an Upturned Tip Go Down After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I feel as if my tip is too up-turned. I am still in the healing process but I have heard of people who use tape to alter their nose after Rhinoplasty...
tip upturned

Is a Small Hard Bump on the Side of my Nose Normal After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty only 8 days ago so I'm aware it's too soon to draw any final conclusions, but when I washed my face I noticed a very hard...
bump side

Does Crying After Surgery Affect Rhinoplasty Results ? 5 answers

I had my rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and it went great. The swelling was minimal. However,this week I learned about a family tragedy & I was crying...
2 weeks post-op bleeding congestion cry damage swelling

How to Get Rid of Noticeable Nostril Incisions After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

Hi, i had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago and i have deep scars in my nostrils that are noticeable in person and in pictures and i want to know if...
incision nose nostrils

Can Chronic Sinus Headaches Without Congestion Be a Symptom of an Infected Implant? 5 answers

I had a functional rhinoplasty in May to repair a deviated septum and for the last month, I've had chronic headaches that nothing will relieve....
congestion headache implant infection sinus

Bump on Nose After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had open rhinoplasty two weeks ago to remove a bump from my nose, straighten out my septum and correct the boxy tip. At first I though it looked...
bump nose

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can You Fix Alar Retraction? 5 answers

For a minor alar retraction on one nostril, how long must I wait after rhinoplasty to get this fixed? Is it necessary to wait a full year? What would...
alar retraction revision

My Nose Tip is Upturned After Rhinplasty, Will It Go Down? Photos Included 5 answers

13 days after nose job
female final result nose tip upturned

Columella Strut and Crease 5 answers

Hello, I had a columella strut placed in my nose a year ago. Since then there is a crease between my upper lip and my nose when I smile which looks...
columella crease strut upper lip

Fixing a Dent in Nostril After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a couple years ago and since then Ive had a small dent on the side of my right nostril where i suppose there is now a lack of tissue...
dents nose

Concerns About my Smile After Open Rhinoplasty (7 Weeks Post Op) 5 answers

I wanted to fix a droppy tip & flared nostrils which occurred only when I smiled. I also mentioned that one of my nostrils pushed upward more...
2 months post-op nose tip nostrils smile swelling

Help! Upturned Tip 4 Days Post Rhinoplasty 5 answers

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...
3 days post-op options unhappy upturned

Is the Nose More Swollen in the Morning During the Weeks Following Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I just got my nose done a little over 3 weeks ago (23 days) and I've noticed that it's always more swollen when I wake up in the morning than...
swelling

Does Cold Weather Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

Hello, this week is my 6th week after the surgery and I can do all kinds of social work, but because of my job I am always outside, although it is...
results weather

Is Rhinoplasty Surgeon Responsible for Fixing a Bad Nose Job? 5 answers

About a month and a half ago I had my sinuses drained, my adnoids removed, and my deviated septum fixed. When I went for my consultation, I told my...
nose

How to Get Rid off Bruises Under my Eyes After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

Initially I had severe bruises after surgery 3 month ago which are improving but very slow and currently there is some broun ares with semicircular...
3 months post-op bruising options under eyes

Cast is Sliding off 5 Days After Septorhinoplasty 5 answers

I can't help it but I lough a lot and that big plaster holding the cast is simply sliding in every direction.Today after warm bath the cast moved...
nose septum

I've Been Touching Nose After Rhinoplasty, Will I Damage My Results? 5 answers

I've been touching my nose A LOT after rhinoplasty and accidently hit my nose twice. After reading how bad touching it is after rhinoplasty I am...
2 weeks post-op damage touching worried

Will Staph Infection Impact Results of Septorhinoplasty? 5 answers

I developed a Staph (Aureus) infection a couple months after my Rhinoplasty. I've been on antibiotics for almost two months and my nose is still...
infection septorhinoplasty staph infection

Dents in Skin After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about 6 weeks ago ago and I noticed there are 3 dents on my nose near to where the dorsal hump was removed. What caused them and...
1 month post-op dents dorsal hump thin skin

Rhinoplasty Resulted in Facial Bone Protruding 5 answers

Rubbing a finger along the bone under my eye to where the side of the nose is feels like a deformed bone. It's very subtle, but can be highlighted...

Can I Smoke 3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty w/ Medpor Implant? 5 answers

Is it now safe for me to smoke 3 months post op open rhinoplasty? If not what are the chances of me developing complications? My main concern is...
Medpor smoking

Open Rhino Swelling and Complications 5 answers

I had open rhino 29 days ago to remove dorsal hump..hump is gone but now on the right side of my nose I have a sm. hump that makes my nose appear...
open swelling

What Could Have Been Altered During Rhinoplasty to Cause my Cheeks to Sag? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 years ago and as early as 1 week after the surgery I experienced sagging cheeks, longer upper lip and excess skin on my face. I am...
cheeks nose sagging

Is It Safe and Advisable to Take Lasix After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had open rhinoplasty a week ago. I also had fat transfer done to my eyes. My ps prescribed lasix for the swelling. Can taking lasix affect recovery?...

Uneven Height of Nostrils 5 answers

Hi, i had a rhinoplasty 20 days ago and im really worried about the result of it because the nostrils is not even, the left side is higher then the...
3 weeks post-op nostrils uneven

How Many Nose Surgeries Can I Safely Have? 5 answers

I already went three times under the knife and I’m still not satisfied with the result. One Rhinoplasty and after one year I had a revision,...
revision safety

Nose Surgery Incisions - Infection 1 Year Post-op? 5 answers

I had a close rhinoplasty about 3-4 years ago i didnt like the results so i had a rivision last year in august which didn't change anything either...
incision infection

I Will Be Flying 2 Days After my Nose Job. The Flight is 3 Hours Long, is This Safe? 5 answers

Is it safe to take a short flight (3 hours) 2 days after a nose job? I have read that this can cause more swelling and possibly bleeding. Is there...
flying safety

Rhinoplasty with Rib Bone but It Absorbed Too Much. What Can I Do Now? 5 answers

I have a Asian nose,and I‘ve done rhinoplasty with a rib bone not cartilage. Unfortunately,it shrinks and absorbed too much. I can't afford...
bridge options ribs

I Knocked my Nose 10 Weeks Post Op, Should I Worry? 5 answers

I'm 10 weeks post op open rhinoplasty, i still have quite alot of swelling especially in the bottom third of my nose. My nose got knocked fairly...
male swelling

Nasal Tip Looks Larger After Surgery Than Before. 5 answers

I had my nose done 11 days ago and the front view of my nose looks larger than the original nose. My main reason for getting the rhinoplasty was to...
nose tip

I Had Rhinoplasty About 8 Months Ago 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty done 8 months ago and my tip is still swelled. I went to see my surgeon he told me that my nose is fine and to be patient cause I...
8 months post-op lips normal swelling

Septorhinoplasty did not go as planned, looking for insight and clear answers. 5 answers

I had an open septo-rhinoplasty 2 mo. ago. It was supposed to be a minor closed tip revision. Many things did not go as planned. I was told that my...
2 months post-op complication normal septorhinoplasty trauma

Still Asymmetry 17 Days After Rhinoplasty, Will It Get Better? (Photos) 5 answers

Hello. On the left, it is not swollen, I can feel my bone when I run my finger along my nose. On the right side, the "squishy layer" is so...
2 weeks post-op asymmetry

Clarisonic After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about two weeks ago. I was wondering when I can begin to use the Clarisonic Mia on my nose?
skin care

Is This Much Swelling Normal when Cartilidge is Added? 5 answers

I had a rhino performed exactly 4 weeks tomorrow. Prior to my surgery, I had a small "dent" on one side of the the tip. My surgeon added...
1 month post-op cartilage normal swelling timing

Clicking Noise After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I am 3 months after a rhinoplasty and my nose is perfectly straight but since 2 and a half months i've been hearing a clicking noise in my nose?...
noise

Can Laughing and Smiling 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Effect the Final Results? 5 answers

Hi, I had a septorhinoplasty about 2 and half weeks ago. The healing was going great. Last night, however, I laughed and smiled for a few minutes...
2 weeks post-op smile

Removing Tape After Minor Procedure on Columella 5 answers

2 days ago I had a small procedure done in the hope that it would improve the appearance of hanging columella. The surgeon removed only 3mm from my...
columella septum tape

Unhappy With The Bump on Bony Part of the Nose 3 Months Post Op (photo) 5 answers

Hello, I'm three months post rhinoplasty and I have a small gap on the top of my nasal pyramid, the bony part of the nose. The top is a little...
3 months post-op bony final result unhappy

7 Months Post Rhino !!! 5 answers

I very concerned about the hardness of my tip 7mo post-op and its not soft yet..also i have a ridge going across my tip, that ridge is noticeable in...
7 months post-op crooked hard nose tip ridges unsatisfied

Closed Rhinoplasty to Reduce Hump 5 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty 10 days ago to reduce a hump when seen in profile. The only thing done was filing of the hump to reduce it. The procedure...
closed hump profile

Will Soaking Tweezers in Alcohol and Using It to Take out Dried Mucous from my Nose 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Be Ok? 5 answers

I soaked some tweezers i had in 50% rubbing alcohol and used the tweezers to pick out some dried mucus in my nose. i did this about 3 times and i am...
3 weeks post-op tweezing

Unable to Move/Flare Right Nostril After Rhinoplasty: is This Normal? 5 answers

Ever since I had the surgery, I could not flare my right nostril. 3 months have passed and I am getting worried. is this permanent? did a nerve get...
flared movement nerve damage nostrils permanent

Does the Columella Swell After a Closed Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a closed revision rhinoplasty last week to correct a deviated septum and add a columellar strut to try and correct tip ptosis. I'm worried...
1 week post-op columella deviated septum

Nose Dropping - As a Whole or Just the Tip. 5 answers

Hello, I had a Rhinoplasty afew months ago and I would prefer that my nose as a whole or even just the tip would turn down slightly more. I am...
nose

Is It Possible That my Surgeon Set my Nasal Bone at an Altered Nasofrontal Angle, Causing my Nasolabial Angle to Change? 5 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty (nasal fracture reduction to straighten a nose which was off center) 1 year ago and now my nasofrontal and nasolabia angles...
crooked upturned

Is Filler Safe on Top of a Silicone Implant in the Nose? 5 answers

Hello. I'm about 2 weeks post-op asian rhinoplasty. I wanted a straight nose, but it is slightly scooped in along the bridge. Would it be safe to...
Asian silicone implant

4 Days Post Rhinoplasty: Nose Supposed to be Upturned and Isn't 5 answers

Four days ago I had a rhinoplasty done to make my nose look more girly. It ran parallel with my lip before (90•) and was supposed to be closer to...
4 days post-op female feminization swelling upturned worried

What if my Nose Breaks Badly After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had my nose surgery,2 months ago.Now i have a query that wat if my nose breaks in an acciedent? Will it undo the results?
accident broken nose

How Long After Rhinoplasty Will It Be Fine to Go out in Public? 5 answers

It's been 5 days since my rhinoplasty and my cast is coming off in 2 days. I'm very excited because I can already see the shape and it looks...
1 week post-op reaction recovery

Chronic Congestion 3 Months Post-Rhino- Is This Normal? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 3 months ago and I'm still very congested. I am wheezing when I breathe and when I speak I get out of breath quickly. I...
3 months post-op breathing problems congestion normal

1 Month Post Rhinoplasty, Should I be Concerned about Dent Where Dorsal Hump Was Removed and Obvious Nostril Asymmetry? 5 answers

Hello--i'm 4 weeks post op & know I've got a long road of healing ahead, but i'm worried about what appeared as the swelling went down...
asymmetry dents dorsal hump female unhappy

Will an In-office Tweaking to Correct Rhinoplasty Asymmetry Interfere with a Possible Future Revision Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

At a 6-wk check-up, my doc said 1 side of my nasal bridge looks more "hollow" & the other side has a bump. He blamed nasal bones and...
6 weeks post-op hollow normal protocol uneven

Moving Graft After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

Hi i have done secondary rhinoplasty using graft from my nose!now this graft is moving..what i can do to stabilize it?is there any kinf of injection?
graft movement

Should I Be Concerned that My Nose to Looks the Same as Before the Surgery, 1 Month Post-Op? 5 answers

My cast was removed about a month ago for primary rhino/septo, but I don't see any of the changes that I asked my doctor before surgery....
1 month post-op no change

Heavy Nosebleeds After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 7 days ago, two days ago I began having heavy nosebleeds. Should I be concerned? Or is this normal?

Alarplasty 5 answers

I have just had an alarplasty procedure done yesterday, in Thailand and the results so far look ok, but the the surgeon used soluble sutures. I have...
1 day post-op alarplasty dissolve sutures Thailand

Nose Job 5 answers

Requarding my first question i explain it more I had a hump S deviated bulbous boxy nose also I think it is wide base and I had rhinoplasty 6 months...
female nostrils wide

Unhappy With Smile 1 Month After Rhinoplasty- Will It Improve? 5 answers

Hello, I am 3 and a half weeks post rhinoplasty, and I still have a terrible smile (no upper teeth showing, middle of the top lip unable to lift). i...
1 month post-op expectation smile unhappy

Should I Ask my Doctor for a Third Kenalog Injection (For Rhinoplasty)? 5 answers

I've been given two kenalog injections since having a revision to remove excess scar tissue. One was given a week after the revision and the other...
2 months post-op candidate definition kenalog multiple

Can I Use Facial and Wrinkle Cream After One Month Rhynoplasty ? 5 answers

cream

Hit my Nose with my Headphones 6 Months Post Op? 5 answers

Today happened what I always feared was inevitable, I hit my nose and this has left me a bit scared. I was putting on my headphones and accidentally...
6 months post-op damage hit

Hard Bump Where Bridge Was Shaved Down. Will It Go Away? 5 answers

I had my rhinoplasty about a month a half ago. Soon after, I noticed a small bump where the bridge was shaved down (I also had a cartilage graft...
6 weeks post-op bridge bump normal

Pain and Movement Inside Nose 4 Days After Rhinoplasty, Is This Normal? 5 answers

Day 4 after rhinoplasty, and I have throbbing pain in my left nostril. I feel compelled to flare it, as if to get it in a better position. I feel...
1 week post-op normal nostrils pain

Can A Sneeze Damage My Results 1 Month Post-op? 5 answers

It's been 4 and a half weeks from my surgery and I just had an accident, I opened my mouth and wanted to sneeze through it but instead I sneezed...
1 month post-op damage sneezing

Dermaroller for Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Hi, im from the uk and wonder if a a dermaroller or skin roller tool would help with scar tissue from a rhinoplasty (nose job). I have developed a...
scar tissue

Had Open Rhinoplasty 15 Days Ago For Large Dorsal Hump, Still Pronounced and Hard and Bony, Will This Change? 5 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 14 days ago to turn up my tip and reduce a dorsal hump, the size of my nose is not reduced and the hump is still large and...
dorsal hump final result hard male projection

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get Radiesse Injections on my Nose? 5 answers

I underwent augmentation rhinoplasty with rib cartilage 3 weeks ago. How soon after can I get radiesse or restalyn filler injected into my nose for...

Is It Routine to Cut the Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi Muscle? 5 answers

My doctor compromised my levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle during rhinoplasty.Is this a routine procedure and if so can it be reversed? It...
muscle technique

What Are the Pros and Cons of Replacing Silicone Implant with Diced Cartilage Wrapped in Fascia? 5 answers

I am going to remove my silicone implant of 2mm, and considering to replace it with diced cartilage wrapped in fascia using ear cartilage. First, is...
cartilage fascia pros and cons safety silicone implant

Closed Rhinoplasty 8 Mths Ago my Bridge is Now Wider 5 answers

Hi, I had a closed Rhinoplasty 7 months ago to narrow my wide bridge and the tip. The tip looks great but my bridge is much wider than it was before...
8 months post-op bridge wide

Is It Safe to Shave 10 Days After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty 10 days ago, yesterday I had my splint removed. I've grown a moustache so I was wondering, is it safe to shave? I would also...
1 week post-op risk shave

Asymmetry 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had a septoplasty/rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago today and am beginning to be concerned about asymmetry that does not seem to be improving. The entire...
asymmetry

Going to the Bathroom After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I underwent a rhinoplasty 1 month ago and i went to the bathroom today and ended up having to strain excessively ( my face was red), will this...
strained toilet

When Will Nose Will Be Stable and Strong After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty 10 months ago, want to know when surgeried nose will be stable and strong like nose before surgery? necessary to Citation: - I...
10 months post-op final result healing stronger

Hard Points In the Tip After Three Months, Will These Go Down? 5 answers

It's been 3 months and just and a few days and now that some of the swelling has gone down I can see hard tips on my nose! Will icing them help...
3 months post-op normal nose tip pointy

Can Blowing Your Nose Constantly, Touching and Pushing It Stretch Your Nostrils? 5 answers

I had a tough cold lately and I was constantly blowing my nose and touching-pushing it just to make sure it was clear.I was also cleaning the inside...
breathing problems damage results touching

My Tip is SUPER Swollen Now That I Have Stopped Tapping Nose During the Day, Should I Keep It Up? (photo) 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, tip refinement and septoplasty on December 22, 2011. The cast was taken off a week later and at that time my doctor told me to...
3 weeks post-op recommendation swelling tape

After Rhinoplasty There Are Two Lines Down the Center of my Nose - Is This Cartalige or Bone? 5 answers

After R-plasty there are two lines down the center of my nose where the bone was rasped off. I know that the bottom half of nose is cartalige. Are...
lines results

Will Nose Tip Flatten with Added Pressure After Tip Grafting? 5 answers

During the 10 days follwing my secondary rhinoplasty involving nose-lengthening (and correction of over-exposed nostrils) with septal and ear...
flatten graft tip

Piece of Cartilage in Nostril After Rhinoplasty, Can this be Fixed? (photo) 5 answers

This is sort of difficult to explain, but after rhinoplasty I've had a piece of something - seems like cartilage - in my left nostril. It runs...
cartilage options protruding

After NJ Will My Nose Go Back to Its Old Position and Need to Be Fixed Again in Time? 5 answers

long-term results

Gap Between Nasal Bone and Implant on Bridge of Nose, Will I Need a Revision? 5 answers

Hello. I am about a month post-op and have a gap between where my gortex implant ends and where my nasal bone starts (on the bridge of my nose)...
1 month post-op bridge gap implant

Is Taping The Nose on Thick Skin Suggested After Rhinoplasty? (photo) 5 answers

I am a Latin 31 years old woman who had a closed rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. My doctor removed the cast a week later and left the tape another week....
3 weeks post-op Latina recommendation tape thick skin

I've Had my Rhinoplasty a Week Ago,the Splint Was Removed Today and my Nose is REALLY Swollen!! 5 answers

Luckily my face was swollen a little for 3-4 days and that was it but now my nose is really swollen. When the splint was removed my surgeon told me...
1 week post-op swelling timing

Operating Three Months After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

My surgeon said he would check on my healing at three months and operate to finesse his work. Isn't that too soon to do a revision? plus isn't...
nose

Hit In The Nose With A Clothing Hanger 3 Months Post Op, Will This Damage My Final Result? 5 answers

Hello, today I had an accident. I'm three months post rhinoplasty and I bumped my nose with a hanger. I hit the lower, cartilage part of the nose...
accident damage final result hit

Protruding Lower Lateral Cartilage Following Septorhinoplasty. Causes? How To Fix? (photo) 5 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and as a result, I have a bulging white piece of cartilage protruding out of my nostril. It is extremely visible....
cartilage causes options protruding septorhinoplasty

Nasal Bridge Getting Worse 5 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 2 years ago, including correction of a prominent hump on the bridge. The bridge has seemed pretty straight since the operation,...
2 years post-op septorhinoplasty swelling

3 Months Post-Rhinoplasty I Feel Something Lodged Inside, What Can I Do? 5 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty about 3 months ago, ever since my surgery i feel like there is something stuck in 1 hole of my nose, and i cant seem to get it...
3 months post-op causes options thread

Varying Swelling 9 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty 5 answers

Is it normal to still have a daily varying degree of swelling 9 months post op closed rhinoplasty depending on sleeping position, coffee drinking ,...
9 months post-op normal swelling

Does the Nasal Tip Always Drop Post-Op? 5 answers

Does always the nasal tip drop post-op? doesn't matter if there's a strut in your collumella? Is There always dropping of the nasal tip even...
drop nose tip

What Can I Do About a Badly Aligned Stitching on Columnella After Open Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

It's been almost a week since my open rhinoplasty procedure and while I'm happy with most of it so far I've noticed that my stitching...
asymmetry columella

How Can I Safely Apply and Remove Tape To My Nose After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

How to Tape the Nose After Surgery and Safely Remove It? Video if Available? Many Thanks?
at-home tape

Nostril Show After Rhinoplasty, How can this be Fixed? (photo) 5 answers

My concern is too much nostril show after a recent rhinoplasty. I understand a columella lift is possible. By applying digital pressure I can see this...
columella nostrils

After Five Days Post Rhinoplasty, What Do You Do when a Splint Starts to Slide Down? 5 answers

After Five Days Post Rhinoplasty, What Do You Do when a Splint Starts to Slide Down?
1 week post-op moving splint

Can a Bone Asymmetry Be Improved 11 Days After Rhinoplasty Before the Bone "Settles"? 5 answers

Two of my concerns before surgery were a nasal hump and bone asymmetry. The bone seems to have been filed down the correct amount to give me a...
2 weeks post-op asymmetry final result unhappy

How Long Should I Wait to Ride a Bike or Do Martial Arts After Bridge Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

How long should i wait to ride a bike without wearing helmet after bridge rhinoplasty? i would like to join again my martial art & karate center...
male martial arts timing

1 Wk Post Revision Rhinoplasty Nose Turned Blue Outside 30 Minutes. Is It Ruined? 5 answers

I had revision rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. On day 9 I was outside for 30 minutes and when I got ot work i realized my nose was blue. It remained blue and...
1 week post-op blue damage frozen

How Long for Infection to Clear up After Removing the Implant from Nose? 5 answers

My nose implant is infected how long dose it take for the infection to be completely gone once the implant is removed?
implant infection removal timing

What Is The Process To Remove Ear Cartilage from Nose Tip? 5 answers

The doctor use some of my ear cartilage to lengthen my columella and nose septum 3 months ago. I am very dissatisfied with the results, and want to...
3 months post-op cartilage expectation removal timing

Squishy Skin on Nose 7 Months After Tipplasty, Is this Likely to Heal/Change? 5 answers

I had a tipplasty about 7 1/2 months ago where my bulbous tip cartilage was reduced. Now, the skin on the front of my nose is squishy. When I touch...
7 months post-op nose tip

Received Cortisone Shot For Bump On Nostril 3 Weeks Post-Op. Can I Do More? 5 answers

This is my 3rd week after my rhinoplasty. ive had a hard bump on my left nosteral ever since the surgery. i went to the doctor and he gave me a...
bump cortisone normal nostrils

What More Do I Need To Have A Better Profile? 5 answers

Hello, I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. And while there is a significant improvement in my profile, I still feel like something doesn't look quite...
2 weeks post-op profile

Septorhinoplasty Performed 5 Days Ago, Sneezed Today Should I Be Worried? 5 answers

I underwent septoplastly and rhinoplasty 5 days ago. I've been trying not to sneeze but accidently let one slip out today..there was drainage...
1 week post-op sneezing

I Had a Rhinoplasty/septoplasty 3 1/2 Weeks Ago Will It Even Out In Time? 5 answers

My right side profile looks different from the left side profile and the nostrils are shaped different. Will this even out over the months?
3 weeks post-op final result septorhinoplasty uneven

When Osteotomy is Done to Narrow Nasal Bones, Could the Bones Shift Back and Move? 5 answers

How long it takes for the bone to heal and stabalize, inorder not to "spring back" to its pre-op position?
movement osteotomy shifting

I Believe I May Have Damaged My Nose Three Years Rhinoplasty Post-Op. 5 answers

I understand that after about 9 months should be full strength following rhinoplasty. I had this done (so-so pleased) about 3 years ago. But last week...
3 years post-op damage pressure

Ear Cartilage Vs Fascia Grafting in a 3d Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

This is how my nose looks when is swollen exactly after I had some hyalouronic acid injected. It is an example of how I would like my bridge to remain...
cartilage fascia swelling

Can Someone Explain Proper Icing Technique Follwing Tip Plasty? 5 answers

I am four days post op. Whole face still swollen but majority of swelling is on whole nose (top and tip). Do I keep applying ice packs across nose...
4 days post-op ice protocol swelling

Swollen Top and Crooked Tip 2 Months After Rhino, When Will I See The Final Result? (photo) 5 answers

Hi. I had a rhinoplasty carried out on the 16th Dec 2011. When the cast came off it looked really nice and I was so pleased. I have attached the pic...
2 months post-op final result massage swollen

Flared Nostrils After Rhinoplasty- Is It Swelling? 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to remove the droopiness, remove the hump, and push back the tip, i find my nostrils are flares out more than they did...
3 weeks post-op final result flared swelling

Headaches and Dizziness 4 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Should I Be Concerned? 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 4 months ago and have occasional headaches and dizziness when walk. I rang surgoens office and secretary said the headaches wont...
4 months post-op cold dizzy headache

How Often Does Rhinoplasty on Younger Patients Call for Later Surgeries As the Nose Grows? 5 answers

Is there any possibility of deformation of the nose in younger rhinoplasty patients due to growth?
age 17 or under deformed growth long-term longevity revision younger

Would my Ethnic Rhinoplasty be Improved with A Silicone Implant? 5 answers

Hi. ive recently had a medpor implant placed and a columeller strut taken from the rib as the ear strut was unsuccessful. what i would like to know...
alternative ethnic Medpor rib graft silicone implant

How Can I Tell If My PS's Bill Is Legitimate After Insurance Coverage? 5 answers

I received a post-trauma rhinoplasty to straighten my nose and a septoplasty. Insurance covered both procedures. I also had my tip reduced and a bump...
insurance

3 Weeks Post Op I Have A Bump Towards the Tip- What Can I Do To Fix It? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty just 3 weeks ago. Im really not having that much swelling but I feel a little bump towards the tip about 1/2" from the tip......
3 weeks post-op bump columella nose tip options unhappy

Could I Have Damage to Septum? Struck in Face And Stuffiness Has Returned 2 Weeks Post-Op. 5 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago. I was looking and feeling (and breathing) great. This weekend, someone was giving me a hug and managed to whack...
2 weeks post-op congestion damage septorhinoplasty septum

Broken Tooth After Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had revision rhinoplasty a little over two weeks ago and now have a broken tooth (upper right molar). I noticed while eating and part of the tooth...
2 weeks post-op broken tooth

Can I Use a Cleansing Pore Strip on my Nose After One Week of my Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I just got my nose done a week ago and I really want to use a pore strip on it. Would it be okay to do it this early on?
1 week post-op aftercare wash

Why Would The Skin On The Bride Be Raised and Bumpy? 5 answers

It has been a week since I got my cast off after my rhinoplasty and it appears that the skin on the top of the bridge is raised. It looks like a hive,...
bumps raised

Can a Moderate to Severe Nasal Valve Collapse Cause Chronic Sinus Infections? 5 answers

Just wondering if a moderate to severe nasal valve collapse can cause chronic infections, as i've been told i have an external nasal vavle...
collapse infection sinus infection valve

Is It Safe to Use Safetox After Rhinoplasty with Silicone Bridge? 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty with i-shaped silicone bridged and ear & septal cartilage tip 6 weeks ago. I am interested in purchasing a device called...
combination safety

Rhinoplasty - Signs That Nose Is Still Swelling Months After Surgery? 5 answers

Hi, I was just wondering if there is any way or any signs that can tell whether your nose is still swollen months after rhinoplasty?
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5 Days Post-Op Rhinoplasty I have Inflamed Red Throat, is this Postnasal Drip? 5 answers

I am 5 days PO for my rhinoplasty. The nose discomfort is almost nonexistent. But the sore throat is terrible. At first I thought it was the direct...
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Is It Okay to Squeeze Nose to Get Rid of Blackheads One Month After Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

One month after my rhinoplasty I have been squeezing my nose to get rid of blackheads. I had a small hump shaved and the tip shortened and lifted. Can...
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Extended and Extensive Bruising After Rhinoplasty, What Can Cause? 5 answers

Your help and expert input will be appreciated, as this has become a huge concern after my primary rhinoplasty. I am now >6 months post surgery,...
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I Have Very Thick Skin; Am I a Candidate For Kenalog Injections 1 Year Post-Op? 5 answers

I've been told by all the surgeons I've spoken with that I have thick skin. I believe it too as the skin on my nose tip is extremely oily...
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Is a Bump in my Nose Where the Surgeon Broke It Common After 14 Months? 5 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 14 months ago and right after the surgery I noticed a bump on the bridge of my nose. The surgeon claimed that the bump was just...
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It's Been 8 Months Since my Rhinoplasty and my Nose Looks the Same. Is This Normal? 5 answers

I am African American. My PS narrowed my nostril and straightened my bridge. It now feels like there is a step off between the sides of my nose and my...
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Uneven Nostril Holes Following Rhinoplasty, What Can Be Done? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty 9 months ago and I have noticed that the nostril HOLES are uneven with my face! I know they were not this way before. Will a...
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Sports After Rinhoplasty ?and Does Result Shows Right After Removing the Cast ? 5 answers

Hello =), So I went to the doctor and he saw my nose,he told me he's gonna define the bridge and reduce a bit from the tip making it a bit higher....
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Surgeon Does Not Suggest Taping Radix Incase it Caused Shifting When Tape was Removed, Is this True? 5 answers

A few days ago I had a rhinoseptoplasty. My doctor informed me that because my radix is quite high it would be harder to get good profile results as...
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Is It Possible that a Broken Nose as a Teenager Could Effect the Facial Development? 5 answers

I had a bad broken nose which resulted in a deviated septum and a twisted appearance (a convex/concave issue). This occurred when I was about 16 1/2...
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After Deviated Septum, Splint Removal, What is the Proper Way to Use Nasal Spray? 5 answers

I was not shown/told how to do the saline spray and figured it was much like any other nasal spray. I sprayed it once up my nose and went harder than...
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Massaging and Playing with Nose 15 Months After Rhinoplasty, Will This Ruin My Results? 5 answers

Hello, i had close rhinoplasty surgery about 15 months ago. now i want to know massaging and playing with nose can be harmful and will cause to any...
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It's Been 6 Months After Rhino. Every Morning or Hot Weather Make my Nose Get Swollen. Will This Ever Stop? (photo) 5 answers

Every morning, sweating, or warm weather make my new nose swollen.
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Did I Damage my Nose After I Hit It Accidentally Post Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Six weeks ago I had a Rhinoplasty to remove the bump on top of the bridge, tip graph, and thin overall appearance. I have very thick skin so the...
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Rhinoplasty - Infection and Swelling More Than a Year Later 4 answers

The tip of my nose is still pretty swelled up after 13 months of surgery. 10 months into the recovery from surgery, I had a steroid injection, which...
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Dorsal Hump Swelling or Callus After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Three months ago, I had a surgery to correct my nose. It is now smaller and narrower in overall size. However, the dorsal hump area is still...

Why Cant I Wear my Glasses After Rhinoplasty, for at Least 3 Weeks? 4 answers

Too Flat and Short Nose After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My cast has come off and I'm now on day 10 after surgery. I've added some pictures as I'm very unhappy with my results. I now have a more flat and...

Piece of Thread from Stitches Left After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had the stitches removed two days ago and I am afraid the doctor left a piece of thread inside the scar tissue. On the scar there is a little...
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Results of Rhinoplasty for Curved Nose? 4 answers

I got punched on the side of the nose and from that, the nasal bone was obviously decompressed on one side. It also made an obvious curve or slat. ...
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Will my Nose Tip Will Get Smaller After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 10 months ago and my tip is still swollen and round. The bridge is small and the tip is huge, and when I laugh my nose looks huge....

Mucus and Nasal Drip After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Is it common to have mucus and post nasal drip 2 weeks after closed reduction Rhinoplasty? It usually affects me in the morning after getting up. I'm...
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Worried About Nose Movement After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

It has been 5 days since my Rhinoplasty procedure was performed. I have been sneezing a lot due to my allergies and often cannot control the sniffling...
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Reducing or Eliminating Nostril Scar After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty about 10 weeks ago, and one of my nostrils was reduced as part of the surgery. I like my nose, but hate my nostril scar. I really...

Lump That Feels Like Cartilage? 4 answers

I have a lump on upper left side of nose post 5 months after rhinoplasy surgery. Surgery was only for dorsum hump removal. Nose bridge not operated on...
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How Can I Get Rid of Blood in my Eyes After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and I still got blood in both of my eyes. What should I do to reduce or get rid of the blood in less than a week because...
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Visible Nose Implant After Rhinopalsty 4 answers

Each day, I believe I can see the implant at the tip of my nose and when I smile. The implant is even more obvious. My tip feels like it is extremely...

Is my Bone Structure Making my Septum Heal Crooked? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done in 1992 and had to have it redone because the bone healed crooked and I was having bad headaches. My nose still healed crooked,...
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Asymmetric Nostrils 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Normal? 4 answers

My nose is quite swollen but my biggest concern is that my nostrils look uneven. Is this normal 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty?
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Removal of Cast 3 Days After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am 17 and had a Rhinoplasty done 5 days ago. The procedure was open and consisted of removing a dorsal hump and refining the tip. My surgeon removed...
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Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and I'm noticing obvious asymmetry. One side of the nose is longer than the other, and one side looks normal while the...
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Breathing Problems After Rhinoplasty Surgery 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done just after I turned 16 (I'm 26 now) and have always been pleased with the look of my nose. However, I have also had major...
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Nose Swelling Due to Salt and Exercise After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My nose still swells up and becomes larger, more bulbous if I have too much salt or exercise, although it has been 3 years since my open Rhinoplasty....
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Can Rhinoplasty Make Your Nose Oily? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a few days ago. My nose (that is not covered by the cast) is very oily. I know that swelling and bruising is normal, but is an oily...
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Small Lump on Nostril After Closed Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have been left with a little lump on my left nostril (almost at the tip)after having Rhinoplasty to define my tip 18 months ago. It makes my right...

Pea-sized Nose Tip Bump After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 11 months ago. As the swelling at the tip went down, I started to notice a pea size bump on the right side at the fleshy part of the...
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Swelling and Discoloration After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hi! I had a complicated Rhinoplasty revision a year ago. My surgeon is in LA so I have been unable to go back and see him. My nose still looks...
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Crooked Tip and Longer Profile After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago to remove a bump and reduce overprojection and length, and narrow the tip. I liked the result when the cast...
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Nose Bridge Painful After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty to correct a hump on my bridge, rotate the tip, and define it better. This was in December. It's now the end of February and my tip...
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Nose Tip Looks Too Round After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am 4 months post Rhinoplasty. The sides of my tip puff out, causing the lines of my nostrils to appear rather deep. I'm not sure if this is swelling...
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Rhinoplasty - Could a Bump on the Nose Effect Reshaped Tip? 4 answers

I am 1 month post-rhinoplasty, and I had a reshaping, silicone in my bridge of the nose and cartilage on the tip of the nose. I took a nasty hit on...
nose tip

Indent Along Nostril After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...
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Growing Bump on Bridge After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty about two weeks ago. I had a broken nose for years and with a huge bump. After the surgery, I noticed that a small bump was growing...
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Swelling in the Inside of the Nose After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum on April 9th, 2009. I had it done because I was born with cleft palate and my nose was repaired before....
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Damage from Pinching Nose After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I'm 12 days post-op from a secondary Rhinoplasty. I had spreader grafts and lateral crural strut grafts and a columellar graft were all used in my...
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Subcutaneous Scarring After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Can SUBCUTANEOUS (no cutaneous scarring present) scar revision be performed in the dorsal and/or supratip region of the nose? The reason for this...
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What Should I Avoid During Rhinoplasty Recovery to Maintain the Result? 4 answers

I just had rhinoplasty 5 fays ago, and from what I can see it already looks great. I dont want to ruin the doctors beautiful work, what should I...

Options for Correcting Nasal Bossa Deformities? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 2 years ago and had the bossa on the tip of my nose corrected a year after that. Now, the bossa points have returned again. What are...
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Dorsal Hump Looks the Same After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump, something I had wanted to do for many years. I'm two weeks post-op and still have the hump, except now...
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Risk of Empty Nose Syndrome from Rhinoplasty with Turbinectomy? 4 answers

Just had a Rhinoplasty along with turbinectomy (reduction of both tubinates). When I originally presented, I was simply wanting to improve my...
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Ridges on Side of Nose After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty four weeks ago. I had a small Bump removed from the right side of my nose. The surgeon also performed a nose lift which I didn't...
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Bump from Hitting Nose After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I just got Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty done about a week ago. Yesterday, I accidentally hit my nose cast twice with my hand. It wasn't too...
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Tight Splint After Nose Job Causes Dent? 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty last year and wore a splint. One night, it fell off and, in my drugged stupor, I put it back on way too tightly. Now, my nose is...
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Taking Glucosamine After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a nose job done years ago, where some cartilage in my nose was removed or reshaped. I wanted to take glucosamine for my joints, but heard that...
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Consumption of Alcohol After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I’m almost three weeks after surgery, healing process going well and yet no complications. I still have swelling on the tip, but I would say 70%...
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Normal to Have Swollen Septum After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a month ago, and my septum is still obviously swollen. I can really see it when I look into my nose. I was wondering, is this is...

Prolonged Swelling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a plastic surgery on my nose 20 years ago, but now my nose and the area around it are still swollen. Everyday it feels different. I've taken...
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Inside Nostril Swelling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had open rhinoplasty exactly 1 month ago, overall im happy with the results of the bridge, however one of my nostrils is bigger than the other. When...
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Can Vigorous Physical Activity After Rhinoplasty Cause Complications? 4 answers

Can vigorous physical exercise lead to abnormal scar tissue formation or swelling? After 8 months, can I now do vigorous physical activity without...
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Extreme Swelling a Month After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Septoplasty (deviated septum) and Rhinoplasty. But a month after surgery, I'm extremely swollen, asymmetrical, right nostril looks very small...
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Fixing Stitches After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have recently had an open rhinoplasty about 2 weeks ago. It appears that the incision underneath one side of my nostril (where it was stitched) had...
side effects

Is It Normal to Have a Funny Smell in Your Nose After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I just had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and there is this funny almost putrid smell coming from my nose is that normal?
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Reducing Bulbous Nose with Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Will it look normal and not like after it has undergone a surgery?
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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can You Use Injectable Fillers? 4 answers

About 10 days ago, I had a doctor hack up my face, leaving me looking like LaToya Jackson. The nose is upturned to the sky. Maybe it will come down...
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Will Pregnancy Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 4 answers

Will pregnancy affect Rhinoplasty results, since the nose swells up during pregnancy?

How Do I Know if I Had Alar Base Reduction? 4 answers

After surgery I had stitches on the creases of my nostrils (where the nostril meets the cheek). Almost a year post-op I am feeling pain in this area...

Will Small Indent After Rhinoplasty Eventually Even Out? 4 answers

I had a small bump removed during Rhinoplasty 8 days ago. When I slide my finger where the bump was, it doesn't feel smooth. I feel a small indent on...

How Much is Vision Affected After Having Rhinoplasty and Upper/lower Bleph? 4 answers

I wear glasses and my plastic surgeon says not to wear them for 2 weeks after surgery. He said it's ok while the splint is on, but i will have...

The Stitches in my Nose Aren't Dissolving and It's Been a Month Since my Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have a few stitches on one side of my nose and they hurt when I'm trying to clean my nose with cutton swabs. The stiches hang loose and absorb...
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Distorted Nose when Smiling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

A year ago, I had a Rhinoplasty done. Ever since then, whenever I smile, my nostrils go way up and my nose stretches to the side, and it all causes my...

Hard Lumps Either Side of Nose Bridge 4 answers

Hello, I had open rhinoplasty 14 days ago to narrow the bridge, the bridge appears narrower but either side of the bridge on my facial area under my...
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Have I Ruined the Results of my Rhinoplasty by Picking at my Nose? 4 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty and my cast and sutures came out 5 days later. Starting day 6, I began to retape my nose and touch it. I have also picked at...
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Nose Looks Big and Wide After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago and I really don't like the way my nose looks. I had my nose made smaller, nostrils narrowed, made it come to a...

Can Sniffing, Sleep Movement or Straining Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 4 answers

I've just had rhinoplasty three days ago. While sleeping I've tapped my nose by swatting it and also have flinched during sleep and felt it pull my...
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Nose Too Long After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am worried that the Rhinoplasty has left the length of my nose too long, as when I look at my nose, it looks exactly the same size even though he...
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Smiling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I recently underwent rhinoplasty ( 2 weeks ago) to fix a deviated septum. sometimes something funny makes me laugh and then i smile and it really...
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I Had Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago...Nose Looks Much Longer now! 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 3 months ago. Overall I just had a nose that needed to be shaved down a few millimeters. my nose was a little down turned and...
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Is It Normal for my Nose to Twitch Post-rhinoplasty? 4 answers

It's been a little over 3 weeks since i had rhinoplasty to get rid of a bump from a broken nose. I was just wondering if it's normal for my...
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Nose Tip Still Painful Years After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am almost 2 years post Septoplasy/Rhinoplasty and my tip is still very painful when I kiss someone. This is so disappointing. A kiss should not be...
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How to Clean the Nose After a Nose Job? 4 answers

I've had a tipplasty about two weeks ago and my question is how should I clean my nose? It feels extremely dry and I have the urgency to pick my nose.
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Nasal Exercises for Bump After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I am 11 days post op from Rhinoplasty. As soon as the cast was removed from my nose, I noticed a bump on the nasal bone. Will nasal exercises help...
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What Happens if I Constantly Touch my Nose Directly After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

After I removed the nasal cast I kept touching my nose constantly.I guess its not a good thing to do but how will it affect my nose? Will doing so...
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Building a Nose Tip Without Surgery? 4 answers

I'm African American and I've had a Rhinoplasty. I choose not to get a nose implant. I have to get Radiesse filler in the bridge to build it up, but...
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Squashed Beak-like Nose After Splint Was Removed 4 answers

Since I had the splint taken off yesterday, the snout look has improved slightly. But now, I have a squashed looking beak nose from front view, and I...
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Depression After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 4 answers

It took surgery for me to realize that my pre-surgery nose was unique and beautiful, and i realize now that body dysmorphic disorder probably lead me...
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Is It Okay to Take Voltarol After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty 3 days ago and was wondering whether it's a good idea to take Voltarol tablets, given that they are an anti-inflammatory tablets....
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Can a Nasal Bump Grow Back After a Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Hello, I had a rhinoplasty over 4 years ago which included reducng my mild dorsal hump. It seems like my nasal bump is starting to grow back although...
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Can Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray) Actually Cause More Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

My plastic surgeron gave me Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray) for swelling after my rhinoplasty. I was using it for a month and half and my...
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Nose Still Seems Swollen 3 Months After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 3 months ago and the bottom third of my nose seems really wide, this is especially visible in front on photos, it seems to...
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Smoke Marijuana? 4 answers

My rhinoplasty is today and I was wondering how long can I smoke after Rhinoplasty? I'm not a heavy smoker at ALL.
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Can I Have Lots of Sex After 2 Months Rhinoplasty ? 4 answers

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What Could Be Causing Cheesy Pus Smell in Nostril After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Had a rhino 1.5 months ago. 3 weeks ago, I started develop odd smell from just right nostril. When I rub finger inside tip and smell the clear...
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Taping my Nose After Open Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had open rhinoplasty on the 25th of June 2010. You can see my concerns about the swelling at the tip of my nose in the other question I posted. I...
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Tiny Lump Just Above the Tip of Nose After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hi, I had open rhinoplasty 10 days ago, to remove a dorsal hump and lift the tip of my nose abit as my nose was really big in size. The surgery was...
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Solutions for Broken Nose? 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about 8 years ago and loved the results, as well as the physician who performed it. About two years ago I fell on my nose, and now...

When is It Safe to Sleep Flat After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I know you should sleep at a 30-45 degree angle immediately after surgery to reduce swelling, but sleeping that way has become painful and I always...
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Difference Between Immediate and End Rhinoplasty Result? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 8 days ago. Is the immediate result slightly different or very different from the end result (6 months or so post-op)?

Second Surgery for Nose Tip or Wait It Out? 4 answers

It has only been 15 days Rhinoplasty post-op and swelling has not yet subsided. I sought to add definition to the tip and to reduce my alar bases. ...
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3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Bump on Nose Seems to Have Come Back. Why? 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of my nose. I know all about the swelling lasting for a long time. I still have some swelling. However,...
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Ball of Crusty Tissue Removed After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Had open rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. day after surgery there was a ball like crusty tissue attached in left nostril. yesterday doc did painful and...
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Sun Exposure After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am now 4-5 Months from a closed Rhinoplasty, I am wondering when I can resume tanning and stop wearing hats and sunblock. Thanks so much! Nathan
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Can I Narrow Nose Bones by Pinching Post-rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if pinching or squeezing the bony part of the nose makes it narrower? Or will doing so just make...
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Scar Revision for Alar Base Reduction Scar? 4 answers

I have this alar base reduction scar and some surgeons here mentioned that I need to do "scar revision" and things like dermabrasion...
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4 Weeks Since Rhinoplasty. Black Eye Still Not Healed. 4 answers

4 weeks ago I had an open septorhinoplasty w/ 2 banked rib grafts. As expected, my bruising was severe on both eyes and also on the "laugh...
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Skin Necrosis and Rhinoplasty 4 answers

How common is skin necrosis from rhinoplasty,in most cases I have read it occured usually during within a month post surgery. I am now more then 3...
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After a Rhinoplasty, Do Dents in Side of Bridge Get Worse As Time Passes? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about two weeks ago, and already the right side of my bridge dents inward. it looks weak and lacks support (looks scooped out). i...
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Can Massaging Tip of Nose Have a Negative Effect After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I started massaging the tip of my nose since the 6 week period following the surgery, which I am starting to regret Would that have any negitive...
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Nose Tipplasty Final Resolution and Possibly No Need for Cortisone Injections? 4 answers

It's now been nine months after my tip plasty, and though I have healed well enough and without discomfort, the tip now feels extremely soft...
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Can You Start Exercising? 4 answers

How long should I wait to start exercising after rhinoplasty? I had my procedure exactly 15 days ago and have had no issues whatsoever, no bleeding,...
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Why is the Tip of my Nose Swollen if I Just Had a Bump Shaved off on my Bridge? 4 answers

I had Open Reduction Nasal Fracture surgery on July 26th, 2010. I broke my nose which led to the nose growing bumps on both sides of my bridge. I just...
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Callus Hump After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My nose was very good but , now , after rhinoplasty i see and feel a bony hump on my nose. surgeon said it's callus and give it 6 months as it...
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Influence of Scar Tissue Development on Rhinoplasty Healing? 4 answers

After a rhinoplasty operation, will the nose permanently become somewhat bigger because the skin will become thicker due to the scar tissue development?
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Recommended Age to Get Functional Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I'm 15 years old, and I have always had a really crooked nose (due to genetics), also I can only breathe through one nostril effectively and thus I...
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Does Taping Help Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

My nose looks nice when i remove the taping but becomes big again after sometime. why is this so?
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Nose Looks Different when I Look to the Right Than when I Look to the Left: is This Normal Swelling? 4 answers

My nose has always looked differnt from angles,when i turned to the left, my nose looked as if it didnt have a bump ,as for the right, the bump was...
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How to Massage Nose After Nasal Fracture Reduction 4 answers

I had closed nasal fracture reduction, due to a broken nose, about 1 week ago. Today I finally got the cast off. To my surpise my doctor kept pushing...
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Rhinoplasty After Le Fort I Osteotomy Surgery 4 answers

After a Le Fort I osteotomy surgery and sinus surgery to correct a deviated septum and open my sinuses 6 years ago, one of my nostrils appears larger...
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Hanging Columella Swelling 4 Months After Open Rhinoplasty, Is This Likely to Change? 4 answers

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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Permanent Indentation from Glasses After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

So I understand that you are not to regularly wear glasses after rhinoplasty for at least 4 weeks. I am 2.5 weeks and literally had them on for less...

I Have a Cyst Inside Nostril After Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. How Long Will It Take to Heal? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty one month ago and I developed a cyst or some abnormal mass inside one of my nostril on top of the suture I think. It seems to swell...
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Will my Nose Shape Change? 4 answers

I Am 5 Weeks Post Open Rhinoplasty- My PS Performed an Osteotomy, Reduced Nostril Flaring, and Raised my Tip. By the way I m a 25 yr old hispanic pt.....
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Effect of Massaging on Nasal Tip After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have been massaging the tip of my nose with quite some force since the 6th week period of the rhinoplasty date. It is now an year since the surgery...
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Can Outfracture / Lateralization of Turbinates Be Reversed? 4 answers

I had my turbinates outfractured and or lateralized. I think this is giving me tooo much airflow. Is it possible to put them back where they were or...
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When Will my Nose Look Less Like a Pig? 4 answers

I just got my cast off today 8 days post op, I'm 15 years old so I'm healing really fast. My tip looks really round and my nose just looks...
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Uneven Nostril Opening Size 4 answers

I had undergone open rhinoplasty(including alar base reduction) about 3.5 months back and the nostril size and the two openings of the nose are uneven...
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Black Eyes 4 Wks Post Op After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Hi, I recently had rhinoplasty and I am experiencing black eyes 4 wks post op. What can I do to help reduce the black eyes?
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How Much More Can I Expect my Nose to De-swell 2 Months Post Op? 4 answers

I had a closed revision osteotomy 2 months ago. It was minor, but can I still expect my nose to thin out a little more?
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How Much Swelling Will the Tip Go Down 4 answers

I just got my rhinoplasty 4 days ago, and I told my doctor not to touch my tip but it's evident that he did. All my life I wanted a nose job, but...
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Tired w/ Headaches 5 Weeks Post-op - Normal? 4 answers

I Just Had Open Rhinoplasty Done 5 Weeks Ago. Is It Normal to Feel Tired Along W Headaches
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Post-op Rhinoplasty - My Allergies Are Making my Swelling Worse 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 5.5 weeks ago. My seasonal allergies are really bad right now. Could the allergies ruin my nose? The allergies are making my...
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Bruised Bridge After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

12th Day after my rhinoplasty, I use tape and cast at night but since the first day of night cast I got a bruise on the sides of my bridge which I...
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Can You Reconnect the Depressor Septi Muscle? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 years ago. My upper lip is not elevated as much as it was before and you do not see my upper teeth as much. The doctor said he did...
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Cartilage Hump After Rhinoplasty , & Septum Cartilage Shake Frequently 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 month ago, doctor placed a cartilage piece on my nasal bridge,after 2 month i feel a hump on my nose , doctor asked me to massage...
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Tips to Reduce Nose Size After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am 9 weeks post-op and i think my nose is very big now!! I know the final result is still months down the road but I am concerned about my nose...
big nose female

Healing, Cast Removal, Taping and Splint Removal: Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done 9 days ago, part of it was to fix the deviated septum, lift up tip, dorsal hump etc (the usual). First, the PS removed the...
1 week post-op cast headache removal septorhinoplasty splint

Rhinoplasty Swelling 6 Months Post Op 4 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty to fix deviated septum and bump on nose. I am happy with the change, however, I can feel firm yet soft swelling still on the...
bump deviated septum swelling

Gypsum Splint for Tip Rhinoplasty: Really Necessary? 4 answers

When no bones have been broken, is it really necessary to wear a gypsum cast? Is the purpose, merely protective, or does it reduce swelling? Or what?...
splint tip

Nose Job - Do I Need a Revision? 4 answers

Hi, I had a nose job six months ago,I  had a deviated nose and hump and boxy tip. After surgery, I feel that the base needs to be reduced and the...
female tip

Can Spreader Grafts Be Removed? 4 answers

I had spreader grafts placed when I had a bump removed from the bridge of my nose. My Dr. did not tell me he would be doing this. Now my nose is much...
bridge graft nose

Can Crease on Nostril from Alar Base Reduction Be Smoothed with Silicone? 4 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty in Sept 2009, the surgeon did alar base reduction. He removed some tissue from both my nostrils and then stiched it up....
nostrils

HELP! Rhinoplasty Done, Nose (Still) Turns to my Left and Hump There? 4 answers

15 days post op today; rhinoplasty done to remove hump, raise tip and straighten nose. PS said he broke my nose two places(!?), shaved the nasal, used...
2 weeks post-op crooked final result swelling

Longer Upper Lip After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

After wondering for months what has happened to my face after Rhinplasty, I've come to realise that my smile isn't the same. When I smile, my...
distance upper lip

Can Swelling from Rhinoplasty Make Tip Look Pointy? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty just over two weeks ago.it was open rhinoplasty and i can tell that my nose at the end is really hard and wont move its almost like...
pointy swelling tip

Tenderness 2 Years After Rhinoplasty Surgery 4 answers

I've had rhino/septoplasty done 2 years ago. Removed the hump, 5 months post surgery I bumped my nose with someone else. It took over a year for...
bridge hump nose tip

Is a Hard Bump After Rhinoplasty Normal? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty a week and a half ago to repair my septum, shorten the length of my nose, a bump and shorten the under hang of my nose. I had almost...
2 weeks post-op bump female hard normal

Huge/asymetric Nostrals and a Long Nose, Can You Help? 4 answers

I had 2 rhinoplasty procedure done Ist in 2001 for the bump,Second, 2008 for the tip. I have asymmetric nostrils and one side of nose/nostril is...
flared hard male nostrils

Asymmetrical Silicone Implant - Nose Ruined? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty one month ago which the doctor put in an silicone implant to make my nose bigger. It is tilted to one side however. I know the...
asymmetry nose silicone implant

Does my Bridge and Tip Look Big from Swelling? 4 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty procedure exactly 2 weeks ago and very unhappy with all the swelling that I have. I had my nose broken, hump removed, and...
swelling

Can Heavy Lifting and Drinking Alcohol Permanently Ruin Rhinoplasty Results? 4 answers

I had my first rhinoplasty last year. My doctor said I could resume heavy weight lifting after 2 weeks so I did but I noticed minor nasal swelling....
9 months post-op alcohol complication weight lifting

Bleeding and Oozing After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

It's been 4 days since my surgery and I still have to wear my drip pad. I have slight bleeding and oozing (more oozing) is this normal or should I...
bleeding oozing

Will my Nose Look Like a Snout for Good? 4 answers

I got my nose operated on a week ago. I got my splint taken off, but I look extremely piggy. I told my surgeon specifically not to make me look like a...
female pig-like

I Just Had Paranasal Implant and Want to Have It Removed Asap! 4 answers

It was a miscommunication or my doctor didn't explain it to me clearly. I realized there was an implant right under and across the base of my nose...
1 week post-op implant removal

What Complications Can I Have from Removing a Nasal Implant? 4 answers

25 year old asian female: silicone implant removal. 4 years ago I had an L shaped silicone implant inserted into my nose in order to heighten my...

Osteophyte on Right Nasal Dorsum 2 Months out from Rhinoplasty. Will Exercise Make It Grow? 4 answers

I am two months out from a successful open rhinoplasty to reduce my overprojected dorsum and a small dorsal hump. I am starting to feel a small 3-5 mm...
dorsal hump

How is the Front of a Nose Made More Defined? 4 answers

How do you make a nose more defined? Does it have anything to do with the septum?
female nose

Localized Nose Pain 2 Years After Rhinoplasty+FESS 4 answers

Hello. Two years ago i had Rhinoplasty+FESS because i had a nose hump on the top of my nose and a deviated septum. However since that day i have nose...
FESS pain

Collapsed External Valves Breathing In, Do I Have Open Roof Deformity? 4 answers

Septorhinoplasty done in March 2011. Seems to me that i have a deformity in the bridge and a hump(pollybeak?)or supratip which causes the tip to go...
collapse male open roof deformity

Post Rhinoplasty: When Can IPL Treatments be Safely Performed? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty and facial fat grafting 13 weeks ago. I have begun to notice broken blood vessels on and around my nose and would like to rid...
broken capillaries female redness safety

My Nasal Bones Have Shifted to One Side After Primary Open Rhinoplasty, is this Easily Fixable? 4 answers

Had primary open rhinoplasty 3 months ago. As soon as the splint was removed I noticed a new bump on my right 3/4 profile. If I run my fingers down...
nose

Bump 9 Weeks After Closed Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had closed Rhinoplasty to remove my very large hump and I am now nine weeks post operative. Overall I seem to be healing pretty well but I still...
bump

What Are the Side Effects of Nasal Spine Reduction? 4 answers

During rhinoplasty I had my nasal spine reduced. I am unhappy with the result. My upper lip is much longer and premaxilla area is soft to the touch...
reduction spine

Is Scarring After Open Rhinoplasty Permanent? 4 answers

Hello i had a revision open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and i'm worry about the scar. the part that was flipped is red and i don't feel the tip...
3 weeks post-op nose tip scar worried

Hump, Flatter Nose, Droopy Tip and Nose is Not Straight Post Septorhinoplasty 4 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 2 weeks ago to straighten my nose as it had been broken. All my doctor was meant to do to the outside of my nose was to rebreak...
2 weeks post-op broken nose crooked droopy female flat nose bridge hump nose tip

2 Months Post-Op, Columella Looks Strange, Implant Shows When Smiling. Will This Improve? 4 answers

I got my closed rhinoplasty done 2 months ago.The doctor used the implant.I have a very narrow philtrum,so the ending of the implant is now showing...
columella implant improvement smile

The Top of my Nose, Each Side of Bridge Throbs, Is That Normal? 4 answers

Hi, I am three and 1/2 weeks post op from my Rhinoplasty. I have noticed that sometimes it feels like the top of my bridge throbs and has a dull ache...
1 month post-op bridge normal pain

Only One Nostril Moves After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. The nose looks good but I've noticed that when I breathe in and out I can see that my right side of the nose and...
breathing female movement nostrils

Nose Looks Wider Post-op 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to narrow my nasal bone and shape my nasal tip but my nasal bones looks wider than before .my tip looks better and...
nose tip

Has Nasal Tip Refinement Been a Failure? 4 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 3 months ago mainly to refine my tip. After the cast was removed, the tip was still rather bulbous/swollen but I did notice...
3 months post-op final result nose tip unhappy wide

Ear cartilage to Fix Tip of Nose. How Secure is It? 4 answers

4 Years Ago I Had a Rhinoplasty Procedure to Fix the Tip of my Nose. How Secure is It? Ear cartilage was used to apply a suturing technique. I...
cartilage nose tip

Dorsal Hump - Too Much Removed? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty yesterday to remove a dorsal hump and straighten my nose. although my nose was straightened, and the hump was shaved, it appears...
dorsal hump male

Wearing Sunblock After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty six days ago, How long after is it safe to wear sunblock on the nose? I was reading that sun exposure can affect the nose, how...
sunscreen

10 Months Post-op, Rhinoplasty.. Bipolar Swelling. 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done 10 months ago. I had a droopy tip when smiling and a bump. Both were fixed. My nose seems to swell up based upon the weather....
swelling weather

3 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty: Are Headaches and Pressure Pains Normal? 4 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and I still have a headache and pressure at the front of my forehead going into my eyes. Is this normal? Daylight...
3 weeks post-op eyes forehead headache normal pressure sensitivity

Broken Suture a Day After Rhinoplasty. Is It Repairable? 4 answers

I had open rhinoplasty yesterday and whilst cleaning my nose with ointment today a suture tore and the front of my left nostril now has a loose piece...
sutures

Is It Normal to Have Bleeding and Dryness in Nose 10 Months After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

bleeding dry

Nostil Flaring After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hello I had septorhinoplasty 10 days ago. I can't seem to help but flare my nostrils. I also sometimes wake from sleep wrinkling my nose. I know...
2 weeks post-op damage flared nostrils

Nose Too Big and High at the Bridge - I Am Very Worried 4 answers

I just had a tip plasty about 1 week ago after 3 revisions done to my nose. He replaced my silicon with goretex. Apparently, the goretex is bigger and...
1 week post-op bigger final result swelling

My Nose is Still Long After Rhinoplasty, Why is this? (photo) 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty a month aago to remove a hump, push back the tip, and remove droopy cartilage. Today, my hump is still there bu tthe doctor says it...
1 month post-op long shorten

Do I Have to Wait a Year if I Am Adding Cartilage to my Nose? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 7 month ago and my nose was made too small (short). I am now wanting it made a bit longer so cartilage needs to be added. Must I...
cartilage nose revision

What Happens when You Have Complications in Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

If complications occur from post rhinoplasty what happens next,if extrusion or infection occurs can I end up with a normal looking nose?I hear alot on...
complication problem

Confused About Rhinoplasty Results 4 answers

Im kind of confused to what my surgeon did. I had a bump that i wanted to be shaven down and the tip just needed to be lifted a little. Right now i...
high swelling upturned

Slanted Nose 4 Weeks Post-op 4 answers

Me and my friend had a rhinoplasty on the same day. we're both now 4 weeks post-op. what was concerning us that both our noses look slanted! is...
female slanted

Rhinoplasty Bump. 4 answers

Yes, I know everyone says wait a year. It is just driving me nuts so I want to ask! I noticed uneveness in my nose the day the splint was taken off. I...
dents nose

Brown Patch on Skin After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Hi I recently had rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and had a hump removed on the bridge of my nose. Can you tell me why there is now a brown patch on my skin...
1 month post-op brown spots

Why Did the Shape of my Mouth Change After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 5 years ago.I had a large projecting nose with a dorsal hump.The doctor acknowledges but cannot explain why after the surgery...
5 years post-op mouth shape

Small Hump After Septo-Rhinoplasty on the Bridge of my Nose 4 answers

Hi, I had an endonasal septo-Rhinoplasty 12 days ago,but as soon as he removed the cast I noticed a small hump on the bridge of my nose! and there was...
2 weeks post-op hump swelling worried

Purplish-Blue Mark on Tip After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I Had Rhinoplasty Surgery on August 23rd 2010. I had to stay with the cast and tampons for about 8 days. I am now 4 days with out the cast and tampons...
blue marks purple tip

Rhinoplasty Surgery 5 Weeks Ago- Has My Nose Been Overcorrected? (photo) 4 answers

Is This Ideal Nose Proportion? I wanted some correction with natural looking nose.Before Op. my nose had bony elevation at the nasal bridge with...
1 month post-op final result opinion overcorrection

Will Severe Vomiting 2 Weeks Post-Op Damage Results? 4 answers

It's 12 Days After my Rhinoplasty and Two Days Ago I Developed Severe Nausea Which has caused severe vomiting in the last 2 days. I can feel the...
2 weeks post-op damage nausea vomiting

At What Point do Rhinoplasty Patients Typically Become "Happy" with Their Noses? 4 answers

I've noticed that many rhinoplasty patients struggle with identity loss and post-surgery regrets initially, but grow to love their new nose as the...
results

10 Weeks Post-op from Rhino-septo Surgery - Still Bleeding and Very Swollen. 4 answers

10 weeks postop from my rhino/septo surgery and I feel like my nose hasn't improved over the last 4-5 weeks. I'm still noticibly swollen and...
2 months post-op bleeding swelling

Unhappy With Tip Rotation. Will my Tip Raise Anymore? 4 answers

Hey. I have rhinoplasty just over 7 week ago, and he has not done what I wanted. As you can see in the pics (especially the front view) my tip droops...
2 months post-op droopy final result nose tip rotation

Will Tip Drop Down After Healing? 4 answers

I had a CLOSED rhinoplasty yesterday. My doctor removed a hump, narrowed the bridge, and raised tip he said just by a touch. Now I fear my tip is too...
tip

Cleaning Nasal Skin After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I have eczema, a skin oondition where my skin will turn red, dry, itchy and flakey if I don't wash my skin and put on a moisturizer everyday. That...
cleaning eczema

Bump 1 Year Post-op - It Wasn't There Before Surgery 4 answers

A few months back I saw my Dr. for a follow up visit at 9 months after rhinoplasty, he acknowledged there was a bump, that was NOT present prior to...
bump

Snorkeling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am planning on going snorkeling in 3 wks by then i should be 4 months post op. Is it safe for me to snorkel without causing any damage or irritation...
swimming

Quite Hard Knock to Nose on a Night out 4 Weeks After Rhino/Septoplasty. Did I Do Damage? 4 answers

Hi im 4 weeks out from my open rhino/septoplasty, I went out on sat, and a girl who didnt know i had had surgery tweaked the end of my nose hard and...
damage final result hit septorhinoplasty

2 Weeks Post-op - Uneven Tip 4 answers

I Had on Open Rhinoplasty 2 Weeks Ago.The Tip Appears to Be Too Raised on One Side and Flat on the Other. Will This Subside?  
flat raised tip uneven

Is It Normal That my Nose Tip is Numb Even Though the Dr. Didn't Cut or Change the Tip? 4 answers

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?
3 days post-op nose tip numb

What Can I Do About Raccoon Eyes 2 Months Post-Nose Job? 4 answers

I had a nose job to remove a small hump on my nose. the surgery was performed on june 11, 2011 and after one month of the surgery I still had the...
2 months post-op dark circles normal options

Can Nostrils Become Wider After Nose-lengthening Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I underwent secondary rhinoplasty whereby the doctor removed my silicon implant and replaced it with a silicon-cum-goretex i-shaped implant, in...
lengthen nostrils

Rhinoplasty and Swelling Between the Eyes, Is this Normal? (photo) 4 answers

I'm on 11th day post-op,revision rhinoplasty.I've noticed upon removal of the cast that I have swollen all the area from eye to eye, and my...
2 weeks post-op between eyebrows swelling

Should my Doctor Cover Rhinoplasty Revision Costs? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty recently. though it has only been one month post-op, from talking with my doc and seeing the swelling it is clear he did not do a...
costs doctor revision

What Happens when You Get an Infection After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty and a forehead lift 8 days ago. I was instructed to take keflex 500mg qid and ended up with thrush and a nasal infection. I went...
1 week post-op infection

Tip Pigmentation 3 Years After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Hello about three years ago I had a rhinoplasty done to remove a bump on my nose and to correct a breathing issue. All went well and I was happy with...
pigmentation sun damage tip white

Should I Have a Dent and Raise in my Nose 12 Days After a Rhino? 4 answers

I had a rhino & septo 12 days ago, & I am really happy with my new more feminine nose but I am quite concerned about the long term outcome...
2 weeks post-op dents normal septorhinoplasty

3 Moths Post Rhinoplasty, Is Taping The Nose Going To Help Results? (photo) 4 answers

My q is :::now it's 3 months post op feel so happy with the results i'm still taping my nose as doctor told me now i need to know why right...
3 months post-op recommendation results tape

Why is the Tip Slighty Pointy but Above It is Still Round After Tip Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I know that it is still early, it has only been 7 days, but I am worried because I can see that the tip itself is more pointed yet the other part of...
bulbous round tip

Will I be Able to Treat my Post Rhinoplasty Nose as Normal? 4 answers

I had a very traumatic experience after my rhinoplasty. I am healing fine I think, but I am worried about touching and washing my nose. Will I always...
normal rubbing timing

2 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty with Only Slight Results, Is this Because of the Swelling? (photo) 4 answers

I am just over 2 months post-op closed rhinoplasty. My surgeon did not operate on my bone, just the tip cartilage, since my problem was really with my...
2 months post-op female no results swelling

I Was Cleaning the Inside of my Nose And Pressed Hard Moving The Nose. Have I Caused Damage 3 Months Post-Op? 4 answers

And moved my nose a little. will this affect my result 15 weeks after rhinoplasty
3 months post-op damage pressure worried

Will Taping the Tip of my Nose a Month After the Surgery Still Help with my Results? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about a month ago. I noticed that my tip is looking long and it is going a bit down but when I tape my tip and pull it a bit up it...
1 month post-op tape

18 Month Post-op Rhinoplasty. I Still Have a Constant Runny Nose, is This Normal? Part 2 (photo) 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 18months ago and it still hasnt stopped running.i saw my plastic surgen today and he suggested it was the change in weather but it...
1 year post-op options running

Nose Tip Over Corrected, Will There Be Enough Skin On the Tip to Fix This? 4 answers

4 months ago I had open-rhinoplasty tip augmentation work, and think the tip is still very overly rotated, with a very miss piggy look. I am pretty...
nose tip overcorrection pig-like

Steroid Injections - Only a Temporary Benefit? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty almost 2 years ago(June,2009).After first year of job,had series of steroid injections.Swelling come down,but now(two months without...
steroid temporary

Spreader Grafts in Revision -part 3 4 answers

Thanks for your suggestions. I just wonder if this can be fixed without using a spreader graft? My nose is so wide now I think it looks horrible. The...
female widen

Can Gentle Scratching Effect Rhinoplasty Results? 4 answers

This morning, before getting out of the house, i used sunscreen to protect my nose from the sun (my nose was white), but the problem is at the end of...
2 weeks post-op damage results scratching worried

After Closed Nose Reduction, Some Skin Has Stuck to the Side of my Nose. 4 answers

After closed nose reduction, some skin has stuck to the side of my nose. Will this come loose by itself with time? Or should I try massaging it?
adhesion massage normal skin

Did I Mess Up my Nose? 4 answers

I was 2 weeks post rhinoplasty Friday. My husband accidently hit me in the nose. right on the bridge and there is a very slight difference noticeable...
2 weeks post-op hit ruin

How Long Until I Can Lay on My Side After Open Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. I think the bone was broken. How long do I have to wait before I start sleeping on the side? And my question...
lay down sleep timing

5 Months After Rhinoplasty, and I Still Get Intermittent Pain, Could Riding a Motorbike Be Harmful? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago and still get on and off pain, Im worried about whenever I travel on my motorbike and the turbulence of the bumps in...
5 months post-op damage motorcycle

What Causes Fluctuations in Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I've been told that sodium, alcohol, and sun exposure can cause more swelling after rhinoplasty. I strictly monitor my sodium intake, I rarely...
swelling

Who is the Best Asian Rhinoplasty Surgeon to Remove Donor Rib Cartiliage (Bridge and Tip)? 4 answers

Thank you in advance but can you recommend me the best rhinoplasty surgeon who specialize in asian rhinoplasty - I want to remove my donor rib bridge...
doctor referral

Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty, What is the Difference in Using Kenelog vs. Diprospan? 4 answers

I am almost 2 months post op for an open rhinoplasty procedure. My nose looked great when I first came out of surgery but after the first few weeks it...
healing kenalog uneven

What Can I Do For Nasal Congestion Three Months After Septorhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had septorhinoplasty three and a half months ago to correct a deviated septum. I had my post op appointment two weeks ago and I was congested and...
congestion options septorhinoplasty

I Scratched my Nose with my Thumb Accidently and the Skin is Bleeding a Little. Will This Affect the Results? 4 answers

I was laying on my stomach and moved my hand quickly and my thumb scratched the bridge of my nose and the skin was bleeding a little. will this affect...
results scratching

Would I Know if I Accidentally Pulled out a Stitch from Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I was cleaning my nose gently with a q tip (one week post op) and I noticed a little plastic (looked like a thread) stick straight out, I wasn't...
1 week post-op pulled stitches warning sign

Is It OK to Blow my Nose After 3 Weeks of Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

It's been 3 weeks and a day after my surgery, i asked my doctor before (2 weeks post-op) if i can blow my nose normally, and he said yes, 2day i...
3 weeks post-op blow nose

To Long and Boxy Nosebridge After Rhinoplasty Revision 4 answers

6 years after my first rhinoplasty I decided to correct my to scopped nosebridge and my asymmetric nosetip. The surgent used rib cardlige from a...
female

Hump on Nose Looks Bigger Now After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am only three days post op since Friday. I had a my nose shaved down a bit, nostrils smaller, and some bulbous taken out of tip. My nose looks worse...
hump swelling

Itching After Alar Base Reduction, is This Normal? 4 answers

It's been about six weeks post op for me, going on seven, and after the nostril reduction, the itching on the sides of the nostrils has been on...
6 weeks post-op alar reduction itching nostril reduction

I Feel Like I Have a Pug Nose After Alar Reduction, Will It Improve in Time? (photo) 4 answers

I had alar base reduction performed 5 days ago ( i know it' still early), and I'm still swollen. But I'm very concerned with the fact my...
1 week post-op alar reduction expectation swelling

What Condition Increases the Risk of Nose Saddling After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

How frequently does saddling occur after rhinoplasty and what are the causes?
causes health problem outcome risk saddle nose

Dental Hygienist - Going Back to Work After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I Am a Dental Hygienist. Can I Wear a Face Mask While Working Following Rhinoplasty?
work

What is Increased Sub Q Scar Tissue for Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Ive smoked marijuana 4 times only, after my surgery (open rhinoplasy) out of white papers within the same and 1st month, I know not a wise descion. I...
marijuana scar tissue SubQ

It's Been 8 Months Since I Had Rhinoplasty and my Nose is Still Crooked. 4 answers

I had noticed one week after my surgery that it wasn't straight and advised my doctor right away. He told me to be patient as it was really...
female

I Have a Soft, Depressed Area Below on my Bridge. What's Up with That? (photo) 4 answers

I had a primary rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. I did not notice a bump on my bridge before but now, on profile view, I feel a soft depression right below...
3 weeks post-op causes depression deprojection

Is It Common That a Fascia Graft for Nose Will Dissolve In Time? 4 answers

Hello , I had very bad irregularities due to a bad rhinoplasty and as a result I had to have it corrected with fascia grafting . I'm concerned as...
dissolve fascia graft

Post Rhinoplasty - Skin Longer Than The Other Side? 4 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about 5 months ago and now one side of my nose is longer than the other. On one side the nostril is now more visable than the...
5 months post-op excess skin uneven

Post-rhinoplasty with No Change in Appearance, When Will I See A Change? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery last week to make my nose smaller. I had My Dr told me to shower to take the splint off and and I was so disappointed to see...
1 week post-op final result no change

Will an Asian Rhinoplasty Help Reduce Allergies? 4 answers

My mother is Asian and was born with a very small nose. However, she has a severe case of allergic rhinitis. If the surgery can't help with...
allergy Asian breathing improvement nose rhinitis

Is It Bad if 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty my Nose Was Exposed to the Sun Throughout the Day? 4 answers

I was in school and was outside a lot. i did put sunscreen on, but that was in the morning. i was in the sun alot when i was walking to classes at my...
1 month post-op risk sun exposure

I Had Steroid Injections Yesterday 4 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty Op and NO Changes, Not Even Swelling? 4 answers

Will these still be changes, or subtle changes even if there is no swelling? My surgeon said that My nose would swell, which it hasn't. It...
1 month post-op expectation no change steroid

Not Happy with my Rhinoplasty - How to Tell the Surgeon? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago and I am not satisfied with the results. I find that not enough was done. My question is how do I express my...
6 weeks post-op conservative unhappy

I Smoked 5 Cigarettes a Week After Rhinoplasty, Did I Damage the Results? 4 answers

Dear doctors, I just had a closed rhinoplasty done last week, it is beautiful and I'm so happy with it but I smoked 5 cigarettes today. I now have...
1 week post-op cigarette damage smoking

Large, Obvious Nostrils and a Crooked Nose After Septorhinoplasty (6 Weeks Post-op). What To Do? (photo) 4 answers

Hi, I had surgery for my breathing (much better now) and a crooked nose. The plastic surgeon said the only way to straighten the external deviation...
6 weeks post-op crooked options septorhinoplasty unhappy

Can a Nasal Valve Collapse Be a Temporary Problem or Go Back to Normal on Its Own? 4 answers

When laying down my nose completely closed waking me up often, I never had a problem breathing while upright/daytime. Had turbinate reduction surgery...
3 weeks post-op collapse turbinate valve

Nasal Tip Looks Like a Ball Post Rhinoplasty, How can this be Fixed? (photo) 4 answers

It has been well over a year since my rhinoplasty and I am very unhappy with the my nasal tip...it looks like a little ball. I assume this is from...
nose tip

5 Weeks Post Rhino Steroid Injection Made Nasal Tip Narrow, now 5 Months PO Tip is Less Defined. Final Result? 4 answers

At 5 weeks post rhino steroid injection to nasal tip made tip narrow and nicely tapered. Now at 4 months and 3 weeks post op the tip is not terrible...
5 months post-op definition final result steroid unhappy

7 Weeks Post Op, Could I Have Nasal Valve Collapse? (photo) 4 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago, having a closed procedure performed to have a hump removed from my bridge. After the procedure I realized that my...
2 months post-op collapse valve

Skin Has Been Flaking Since Rhinoplasty 2 Years Ago, What Can I Do? 4 answers

Every night when I shower I have to scrub it to remove the dead skin or it will accumulate. It almost looks like my nose has psoriasis with the red...
2 years post-op dry skin flaky

Should I Be Worried That I Can Feel Graft Edge, One Week After RhinopIasty? 4 answers

I just had my revision (second) rhinoplasty 6 days ago. Yesterday I got the cast taken out and most of the stitches. Everything seemed to be going...
1 week post-op graft normal protruding

Drooping Collumnella After Revision, Still Swollen? 4 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. It was a revision rhinoplasty (first one was almost 30 years ago!) to "shave off" a droopy tip and...
columella drooping tip swelling

Have I Ruined my Septo-Rhinoplasty? Heard A Crack. 4 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty and SMD on the 16th December 2011, about 2 and half weeks after the procedure I caught my nose whilst turning my head on a...
cracks damage results septorhinoplasty

Can One Reshape Cartilage Simply by Squeezing It One Month Post Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

1 month after my open rhinoplasty to very slightly shorten and very slightly lift the tip of my nose I couldn't stop myself from gently squeezing...
1 month post-op reshape squeeze

Dizziness After Rhinoplasty, Is this Normal? 4 answers

I just had my rhinoplasty 3 days ago. The first 2 days I felt fantastic. The next two days, not so much. I didn't even take any type of pain...
dizzy normal

Hanging Columella 6 Weeks After Open Rhinoplasty, Could this be Swelling? 4 answers

I am 6 weeks post-op after an Open Rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump and rotate the tip up. I am satisfied with everything except the columella...
6 weeks post-op columella hanging

I'm Still Depressed After my Rhinoplasty, When Will I Feel Better? 4 answers

I heard that being depressed after a rhinoplasty is a normal feeling but that it usually goes away in a few days. I am a month and a half post op and...
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Is it Okay to Use Differin After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Is it ok to use the topical cream (adapalene) Differin on your nose a month after rhinoplasty?
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After the Cast is Removed How Drastically Will My Nose Change? 4 answers

Hi ive just had my cast removed two days ago and i am feeling like im a candidate for plastic surgery gone wrong. does the appearance of the nose...
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What Should I Do for a Painful Boil on Inside of Nose After Surgery? 4 answers

I had Mohs for a basal cell on the outside of my nose. Immediately afterwards I noticed swelling like a round boil that is extremely painful on the...
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Steriod Injections for International Post Op Rhinoplasty Swelling? 4 answers

I had my surgery out of the country so it is not easy to be in close contact with my surgeon. He did infact do a good job, but the swelling in the tip...

How Soon After a Primary Would You Know if Your Nose Might Be Saddling? 4 answers

I have a definite ledge where the bony part of my upper nose meets the middle vault. It is palpable as well as visible. It distorts the look of my...
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If a Large Tip Does Not Go Down After 2 Rounds of Steroid Injections, Will It Ever Go Down? (Primary Rhino) (photo) 4 answers

I am 11 weeks post op. The tip has not gone down at all. I have a bulbous tip, and it was not reduced. Should I get a revision with the same surgeon...
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It Appears that the Dorsal Hump Removed Three Years Ago is Reappearing, is this Possible? 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty three years ago with great results. I had the bump on the bridge of my nose filed down. However, in the last few months I have...
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Ethnic Nose too Short After Rhino, Will The Shape Keep Changing? 4 answers

I recently had rhinoplasty on a middle eastern nose. My surgeon and I agreed to preserve ethnicity while making some changes. We agreed on reducing...
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Can I Use Clay Face Masks 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Can I Use Clay Face Masks 2 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty?
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What is the Best Technique for Nose Surgery from Traumatic Sports Injuries? 4 answers

What is the best type of nose surgery for someone who has played hard and has had a few crash and burns from snowboarding and other sports? Are there...
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Does Smoking and Alcohol Increase Swelling Post Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty surgery about 2 months ago and it looked good until I started partying. Does alcohol consumption or smoking increase...
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Will Nostrils Be Symmetric Once Rhinoplasty Swelling Subsides? 3 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago, and my nostrils are uneven. I have noticed it a day after packing removal (day 5). Even though my doctor tells...

Too Big and Hard Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I do not like my Rhinoplasty results so far. This is so sad, depressing. My nose is too stiff. I have no feeling in the tip, and yet my doctor said...

Should I Tape my Nose at Night After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi! I underwent my second Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago (because of falling tip and callosity on dorsum), and today my doc removed the tapes. He told me to...

How to Reduce Swelling and Puffiness After Nose Surgery? 3 answers

Is there any way to reduce the swelling and puffiness of my nose?  I had several reconstructive surgeries to repair my face after a serious car...
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Does the Tip Always Go Down After Rhinoplasty Swelling Subsides? 3 answers

It's going to be 2 weeks on Monday since they took the cast off, and 3 weeks since the operation. I am happy with the way my tip looks at the moment....

Are Dark Circles After Rhinoplasty Permanent? 3 answers

I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty and I have dark brown circles under my eyes that weren't there before. This is terribly distressing to me...
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Fraxel for Rhinoplasty Scars? 3 answers

I had a very bad Rhinoplasty by a doctor in India. He cut my nose on both sides from outside, which became two big scars. Then, I had a revision...
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Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hi, I had Rhinoplasty which also included fixing the septum, performed one and a half weeks ago. Three days ago, the splint was taken off, but I can...
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Protrusion from Columella into One Nostril After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 19 days ago - septoplasty, smr turbinectomy, cartilage supports to improve valves, and shaping of the end of long/hooked nose....

Congested Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty seven days ago. My nose is very congested, and I still have to breath through my mouth. My nose continues to drip clear fluid. My...
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Small and Asymmetric Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had closed Rhinoplasty yesterday. I stayed in the hospital overnight. My doctor was an ENT with over 30 years experience. Now, I am freaking out. My...

Solutions for Drooping Columella After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my first nose surgery April 2008 for a big bulbous tip. He broke the bone to narrow my nose and narrowed my nostrils. I had a second open...
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Why is There a Discoloration on the Tip of Nose After 4 Years Since my Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

 I have previously undergone tiplasty by redefining it with septal cartilage 4 years ago and recently I noticed there was a purply/bluish spot on...
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Nose Just Swelling After Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty a week ago and am horrified with the results. After having the bandages removed yesterday, I was shocked to see...
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Rasping Nasal Dorsum After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Since my Rhinoplasty a year ago, I have had 2 procedures to rasp the nasal dorsum. The tip looks great, but the upper part of my nose still looks...
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Crooked Columella and Uneven Nostrils After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left...
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Pinched Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Is it common to have skin pinch on upper tip of nostrils after Rhinoplasty with nostril reduction? It's like a pucker and it actually hurts! Could...

Smaller Nostrils and Bigger Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, My upper lip is so stiff and my tip looks bigger than before i got it done. All I wanted was my nostrils narrow...
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What to Do About Deformities After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...
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Normal to Have Headaches Everyday After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

It has been 8 days since my Rhinoplasty. How much longer are the headaches going to last? I've been having them since surgery.

How Long Does is Take for Kenalog Injections to Work in Reducing Swelling in Nasal Tip? 3 answers

My daughter had kenalog injections three days ago on each side of nasal tip after undergoing an open and closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I still...
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Columella Drooping Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

It has been 4 months after my Rhinoplasty and my columella is kind of hanging. My doctor says it's swelling and that it will shrink up soon. Can...
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Lump on Nose Tip 3 answers

I have a lump on my left nostril (tip) after having it broken a few years back. The doctor fixed it but it's still there. Any idea what it is and...
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Nose Tip Numbness Permanent 2 Years After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty two years ago. I wanted a tip that was bit more refined; the original was bulbous. But, I was advised that as long as my tip is...
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European Rhinoplasty for African-Cuban Nose 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty to narrow my nostrils and to refine the tip 10 months ago. As soon as the plaster came off I knew that it hadn't gone right but I...
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Creased Nasal Sill After Alar Base Reduction 3 answers

Several months ago, I had a procedure to correct one nostril that was much lower than the other (the doctor called it 'nostril reduction'). An...

Bone on One Side of Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I asked my surgeon to remove the hump on the bridge on my nose. It has been fractured to make the bridge narrow and rasped the bump down. One side is...
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Have I Caused Permanent Damage After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty done one month ago. I was told to take 2 weeks off the gym. I took four weeks off. During those three weeks, I was liking my...
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Hard Bump Under Eye Corner After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I just got Rhinoplasty about 4 days ago. Most of the swelling has gone down, but I just recently discovered a bump, more like a sharp bone, under the...
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Going Back to Boxing After Tip Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm a boxer and recently had Rhinoplasty. I didn't have anything done with the bone or anything like that; I only had my droopy tip raised. I believe...
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Swelling and Re-emerging Bump After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 6 months ago. At almost 3 weeks after the surgery, the nurse told me I could take 4-6 Ibuprofen a day to reduce...

Rhinoplasty Results Final After Removing Splint? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The bruising subsided by the time I had my splint off 6 days later and I was actually quite happy with the...
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Pinched Tip from Nose Splint After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty a few days ago. In particular, I had my nostrils narrowed and my tip refined. There is still a splint on my nose, but I am a...
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Will Nasal and Chin Silicone Implants Shift? 3 answers

I've had open Rhinoplasty in 2006 with a solid silicone implant (with re-arranged nasal cartilage placed on my nose tip) and in 2007, chin...
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Will Nasolabial Angle Reduce After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it true that after a Rhinoplasty, the nasolabial angle reduces as time progresses?
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Crooked Nose and Drooping Septum After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 30 days ago and my nose still looks just as big. My nose also seems to be crooked to the right and my septum has dropped in the last...
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How to Fix Twisted Nose and Septum After Septo-Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I've recently had Septo-Rhinoplasty and have noticed a flat area on the bridge and I can feel the edges of the nasal bones. It lies slightly to the...
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How Long Should Surgical Glue from Rhinoplasty Last? 3 answers

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?

Recurring Bump After Rhinoplasty the Doctor's Fault? 3 answers

I broke my nose three times in highschool due to sports. I then had two Rhinoplasty surgeries: the first one to push together the broken bone...
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Hard Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I underwent an open Rhinoplasty four years ago come this August. I had previously had a very small nose with almost no bridge, and the surgery...
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Is It Important to Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it necessary to do something about swelling after Rhinoplasty, or is it just something doctors say to do so you don't look puffy? I had it done a...
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Minor Touch Up After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a couple of months ago and went back to the surgeon the other day for a check up. I explained I wasn't completely happy yet as there...
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Swollen Tip 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Ciao... I had a nose job 5 weeks ago but the tip of my nose is still very swollen , is that normal ? and one side of the tip seems more swollen than...
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Is a Swollen Columella After Open Rhinoplasty Normal? 3 answers

I had Open Rhinoplasty a little over 2.5 weeks ago to reduce a big hump and an overall droopy appearance to my nose. The hump is totally gone and I...
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Crooked and Uneven Nose After Second Asian Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I've got rhinoplasty done twice two years ago and both times it came out crooked and uneven. The doctor didn't put any implant in my nose and he had...

Drooping Columella After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

A week after rhinoplasty, my columella dropped, and it seems like it keeps dropping more everyday. It makes my nose look droopy again. Will this be...
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Will Bump Go Down? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to remove hump on my nose and to make the tip of my nose smaller. I still have a small bump. The doctor said it should go down but...
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How Many Days After an Alarplasty Are the Stitches Removed? 3 answers

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Can Propecia Affect Healing Nose After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm a 31 year old male who just had open rhinoplasty about one month ago to remove dorsal hump and reinforce/lift the tip. I have been taking propecia...
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Nostril Asymmetry and Deepened Scar Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling? 3 answers

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...
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Damaged Rhinoplasty Results from Pulling Sutures? 3 answers

I by accidently pulled out a large clump of dried blood with dissolvable sutures while I was cleaning my nose, 9-10 days after Rhinoplasty. Did I...
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What Causes an Uneven Nostril from an Operation? 3 answers

Can it be fixed if it is a misplacement of some bone? What if a "bit" was taken out? Can it still be fixed?
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Higher and Narrower Nose Shape After Implant Removal 3 answers

I had a Nose job implant and subsequently removed after 1 month. Now it's been almost a year, however, my nose seems to be higher and narrower since...
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Nose Looks Like Snout After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 days ago and I still have the splint on. I had a slight bump taken out, the tip made smaller, and the bottom part of my nose taken...
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Upward Slanting Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and fearful that my surgeon might have shortened my nose when asked he denied it and said it’s because of swelling...
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Round Bump on Nose Bridge After Revision Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Revision Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. My first was 14 years ago. At that time, I only had a bump removed. This one did not involve my bridge, but...
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Asymmetrical Nose Bridge Post-Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty performed at the start of April (5 months ago) and as time has passed and the swelling has reduced, I've noticed asymmetry...
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Can Diuretic Pills and Cold Sprays Relieve Rhinoplasty Swelling? 3 answers

I came across some tablets called Aqua Ban that are intended for pre-menstrual water retention. They promise to get rid of excess fluids all over the...
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Significant Difference After Cleft and Lip Palate Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm concerned that once the swelling goes down, I still wont be happy with my face. Would you say after a cleft lip and palate Rhinoplasty, the...
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One Nostril is Swollen from the Inside - Is That Normal? 3 answers

It has been almost 3 weeks since my rhinoplasty one nostril feels like it's more swollen on the inside and I have problems breathing from it is...
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Breathing Difficulty Through a Nostril After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty, now I can't breathe through my right nostril. It also looks weird. What do you think has happened? Is it normal? Or is it going...
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Correcting Higher Right Nostril After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am 11 months post-op from Rhinoplasty. My right nostril is 'higher' than the left and it bothers me. I addressed this with my ENT/PS who reluctantly...
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Possible to Remove Gortex Implant and Get Old Bridge? 3 answers

Is it possible to remove the Gortex implant and get back my old bridge (even though the bone was shaved slightly)? Or will I end up with a bridge that...
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Itching Tear Ducts After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty almost 2 months ago, and I had secondary infection between the eyebrows, and now it's gone. But now, the tear ducts in my eyes itch...

Differentiating Between Bone and Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

How do you know if the bump on your nose after surgery is bone or if its just swollen still?
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Is One Nostril Higher Due to Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am almost 7 weeks post op and I have noticed since week 3 that my left nostril has a slit like triangular appears and is higher, while my right...
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Can I Make my Nostrils Smaller Without Surgery? 3 answers

I recently had a rhinoplasty procedure (1 month post-op) and after the reduction of my tip and bridge, my nostrils seem noticeably wide to me. Before,...
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Nose Tip is Not Symmetrical After Tip Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Dec to rotate the tip up and to even out a pointy nose. Now 8 month later there is still a hump on the lower right tip that makes...
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Will my Nose Look Unnatural After Swelling Subsides? 3 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty and once my cast was removed my nose looked very square, flat and bony, and looked unnatural. My nose quickly swelled up...
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Nose Tip Still Too Full After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks and 3 days ago and although the nose is shorter and the width around the nostril area is narrower, the side profile and...
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Treatment for Enlarged Turbinate After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. I think I have developed an enlarged turbinate inside my left nostril. I noticed it right after the interior splints...

Slightly Beaky Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Two weeks after Rhinoplasty, I'm noticing a dip in the middle of my nose between the bridge and the tip, which is causing my nose to look slightly...
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Open Rhinoplasty - the Months Ahead 3 answers

I just have two general questions. The first one is: At about 4-5 months post-op, could it in any way, shape, or form, be dangerous to work out? By...
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Removing Scar Tissue or Capsule Left from Silicone Implant? 3 answers

I'm an Asian girl who had augmentation Rhinoplasty 7 months ago. The doctor put an I-shaped silicone implant in my nose. I took the implant out 4...
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More Swelling and Deviation After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I found my nasal septum to be deviated when I was 14. The septum started to deviate more over the next few years and made my breathing difficult as it...
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Uneven Results Years After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty done 2 years ago. One side of the tip of my nose is soft, while the other side is still hard. Will the other side soften as well?
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Splint Fell off 5 Days After Surgery 3 answers

Splint lost tightness around my nose 3 days after my surgery & completely came off on day 5. Do u think since splint came off it'll interfere...
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Small Lines or Gaps After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am 5 weeks post Rhinoplasty and have two dark lines next to either side of the bridge of  my nose. It looks like I have been wearing glasses...

Nose Tip Falling Back to Old Position? 3 answers

Will my nose tip fall to its original position after going back to boxing? I had cartilage inserted to raise my nose tip to a more natural position....
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Massage After Rhinoplasty - Permanent Damage? 3 answers

At 3.5 months post-op, I have excess supratip swelling that I massage once in a while. I've done it maybe 15 times, for no longer than a couple...
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Bumps of Cartilage Around Nostrils After Open Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

My surgeon says that this lump is not scar tissue, it feels more like cartilage. I can also feel cartilage sticking out from the tip and I think it...
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Uneven Nostrils and Nostril Indentation After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

It's been 1 week since my rhinoplasty and septoplasty and my uneven nostrils have been driving me crazy. I had a wide bridge reduced and then my...
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How to Fix Blunt Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi, my surgeon has removed too much of my tip and has made it too blunt. Is there any way to add to the tip to make it slightly longer and more...
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Barely Noticeable Difference in Nose After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had some work done on my nose, and feel depressed because all my close friends and my family (mother,brother and sister) say they can't notice a...
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Wider Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

11 days ago, I had rhinoplasty to remove a bump on my nose. My surgeon also made the tip slightly narrower and assured me that I will look the same...

Zigzag Lines After Dermal Graft Removal 3 answers

I had a sebaceous cyst in my dermal graft placed over my bridge in a revision rhinoplasty operation. I had a red mark on my nose prior to the cyst,...

What Happens if I Break my Nose and I Have an Implant? 3 answers

I have a rib implant in my nose. If I get a blow to my nose, what would happen? Would it break and I'll get a hump after healing? Would it heal...

Hard Bump Next to Incision on Columella 3 answers

Right next to the incision there is a hard bump. It is tender to the touch. Could this be a dissolvable suture? Aren't they supposed to dissolve?...
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Will Calcium and Vitamin C Help Post-rhinoplasty Healing? 3 answers

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Nostrils Look Bigger and Show a Lot More After Rhinoplasty/septoplasty 3 answers

I'm wondering if my nostrils will shrink over time and do they look like this because i'm only a week post op? My nose was set back because it...
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Laser Treatment for Discoloration After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

How much does it cost to fix discoloration from Rhinoplasty with laser? Do you have to be put out with anesthesia or can you actually just do it in...
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Is It Normal Not to See Rhinoplasty Results Right Away? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. According to my surgeon, the tip has been enhanced and the base has been narrowed. But up until now, I don't notice...

Blackheads After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had my nose done 10 weeks ago, people started to tell me that I have so many blackheads on my nose and that they are really big. So I went to a...
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What to Expect with Rhinoplasty for Reducing Nostrils? 3 answers

I am considering getting Rhinoplasty to have my nostrils reduced, as my doctor admittedly under-corrected since I was already having 5 surgeries. I...
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Tingling on Nose Tip 6 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty / Turbinoplasty 3 answers

Rhinoplasty & Turbinoplasty6mnths Ago Now Tingling on End Nose, Getting Worse?
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Can the Function of the Upper Lip Change After Tension Nose is Released? 3 answers

I had septorhinoplasty 4.5 years ago for a deviated septum and hump removal.To my suprise,after the surgery,I was told my anterior nasal spine was...
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What Can Be Done About Long Columellar Strut After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and my tip is now overly projected and the columellar strut is too long. It extends far beyond the nasal spine and...
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I Need Some Advice on my Nose Job. ...Did I Get a Bad Nose Job? 3 answers

I got my primary septoplasty and rhinoplasty with nostril reduction done 6 months ago with a top NY plastic surgeon (I live out of state). Right after...
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Lateral Crural Overlay Vs. Shield Graft: Post-revision 3 answers

11 weeks post-revision (male thick skin): tip graft repositioned, tip reshaped, second graft in the lower middle was repositioned. Question: would not...
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Swelling and Bump on Bridge After Nasal Reduction 3 answers

Nasal reduction for a broken nose done 4 weeks after injury. Plaster splint on for 10 days after procedure. It has now been 17 days since procedure...
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Can Blood Vessels Interfere with Rhinoplasty Healing? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty/Septoplastydone a year and a half ago. I had an infection a couple months later. According to my doctor, I have fragile veins (I...
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Sunburn After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I got a sunburn in the fifth month after my rhinoplasty. Now, in the sixth month the swelling has gone down completely but there is a red area which...
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Can Scar Tissue Be Removed After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi, I had rinoplasty an year ago. Some scar tissue developed since the surgery has remained along the top of my nose where the humps been carved down,...

Did I Cause Permanent Damage By Bumping my Nose 2 Weeks After a Nose Job? 3 answers

Hi, i was shopping today and i was looking at a tshirt on the rack and i pulled on the shirt and the coat hanger came down and smashed me in the nose...
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Shorter but Bigger Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I sustained a nose injury and met with a surgeon to to have Rhinoplasty. I had photos of this famous model whose features were close to mine except...
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Closed Rhinoplasty to Refine Tip After an Open Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I have had open Rhinoplasty, but I was wondering if the closed approach is a viable option for just some more tip refinement. My tip seems a...
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Can Turbinates Be Swollen One Year Post-rhinoplasty? 3 answers

My daughter had her rhinplasty last August to correct a deviated septum and for cosmetic reasons. Her turbinates are still swollen, she still...
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Stuffy Nose Related to Hitting an Arm and Dizziness? 3 answers

I was driving in a car 3 weeks after my Rhinoplasty. A car cut me off and I got heated, smacked my arm into the side of the door. Shortly afterwards...
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White Thing Inside my Nose 1 Week Post-op - Scarring? 3 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty 1 week ago & after the cast was removed I noticed something inside my nose. ah i don't know how to describe it, its...
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Smoking a Little Bit a Week Before Closed Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am 1 week pre-op and yesterday I smoked a blunt- marijuana wrapped in a tobacco leaf. I've stayed away from tobacco for 2 weeks pre-op (I was a...
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A Little Hard Irregularity on One Side of the Tip 3 answers

Hello, i'm 5 weeks post rhinoplasty. Since about week 1-2 I noticed a little irregularity on one side of the nose tip. The skin there feels pretty...
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Should I Go for Rhinoplasty Revision? 3 answers

I'm a 22 year old male and I had Rhinoplasty. I am not very satisfied with my result, to say the least. The shape is not proportionate to my face as...

Had Rhinoplasty Five Months Ago Please Check my Pics is This Swelling on my Tip is Temporary or It Can Be Permanent? 3 answers

Hello,i am 24 year old asian i had rhinoplasty five months ago two corrections were made on my nose sidelines on side of my nose tip was removed and...
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Blowing Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty and I was told not to blow my nose until 3 weeks post-op but I find it really hard to resist doing so. What kind of...
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30 Year Male,Had Rhinoplasty 4 Weeks Back, Have Malar Bags Now, I Smoke Heavily, Are These Bags Due to Smoking & Surgery 3 answers

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Will Scar Tissues Regrow After Revision? 3 answers

1 year ago I had my primary rhinoplasty. The bone was shaved and the tip was totally reshaped. After 1 year, my doctor and I realized that my tip is...
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Swelling After Rhinoplasty - Profile Not Straight 8 Days Post-op 3 answers

I underwent a rhinoplasty to straighten my nose from in front and from the profile view. today, my splint was removed (8 days after). although the...
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Where is the Curve on my Nose? Am I Still Swollen? 3 answers

Hello, I had closed rhinoplasty about 6 weeks ago. My doctor told me he created a slight curve... Although the bump I had is now gone, I have yet to...
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Should I Worry About a Hump? 3 answers

I fractured my nose 2 years ago. I had one operation last year to straighten my septum, but I was not happy with the broadness of my nose and what...

What Will Make my Nose Look Better? 3 answers

My Nose is Awful, Big & Bulbous, Crooked, Hanging Columella, Retracted Ala, over Projected & Not Rotated! Please Guide Me!  I DESPISE...
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Overhanging Nose Flap Between the Nostrils Following Open Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hello,9 days ago i under went open rhinoplasty,to narrow the bridge and nip in the nose tip also. The flesh between my nostrils at the front...
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Swollen After Rhinoplasty or Just 'Overdone'? 3 answers

How do I tell if the tip of my nose is really swollen? My cast was taken off yesterday and the docs and nurses said it was swollen and will go down...
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Crying After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

My boyfriend made me cry right after I got home from my rhinoplasty. How will this affect my outcome and what can I do to minimize damage?
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Does Very Cold Weather Increase Nose Tip Swelling? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty on my nose bridge and a very small revision of the nasal tip 3 weeks ago. Last weekend I spent a weekend outside in very cold...
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Radiesse Injection to Fix Rhinoplasty Result? 3 answers

Eight months have passed since my third Rhinoplasty. I didn't like how the shape came out. I don't know whether or not it's okay to have Radiesse...
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Red Bump on One Side of Columella After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am one week post op from an open rhinoplasty and septoplasty. I had no tip work done. I had my sutures on the columella removed today. When I came...
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Will Using Arnica 4 Months After Rhinoplasy Help the Swelling? 3 answers

I underwent nose surgery 4 months ago (to correct a broken nose and remove a bump). I am still fairly swollen. I have recently read that taking arnica...
swelling

Uneven and Bulbous After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Removal of cartilage and hump. have a lot of uneven swelling on one side, tip is bulbous and nose bends to one side . all uneven. what is wrong
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Paranoid About Touching Nose After Septo-rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had surgery last week. I've followed my Surgeon's post-op instructions as best I can, but it's difficult to avoid touching my nose at...
results

Nose Sniffling After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I've been sniffling my nose alot lately, i am 12 days post op, will this damamge my nose or ruin the rresults of my rhinoplasty? i haven't...
damage sneezing

Hit My Nose and Having Trouble Breathing After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had nose surgery three weeks ago to make my nose narrower and the tip smaller. Two days ago I hit it with my purse(basically the purse fell on top...
accident breathing

Swelling or Bad Nose Job? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery 3 weeks back. i dont know how much swelling is still there but now my nose look deviated. due to this one nostril look...
3 weeks post-op asymmetry nostrils swelling

Uneven Swelling 3 Months After Septo-rhino 3 answers

I had a complicated septo-rhino over 3 months ago. Immediately after the cast came off, I noticed uneven swelling in my nostrils (right side much...
female uneven

Can I Have the Silicone L Shape Implant Taken out of my Nose? It's Been 23 Years. 3 answers

When I was about 14 years old I got a nose job. I am not asian but I think I got an asian type of reshaping. My bridge was very flat. 23 years later I...
age 35-44 female implant removal

22 Months After Rhinoplasty - Tip of Nose Bulbous and Numb 3 answers

My nose is much narrower now, from the front and that is great. But, 22 months later my profile still shows a bulbous tip and a slight hump. The tip...
bulbous numb tip

4 Weeks and There's No Change to my Nose. Tip is Still Very Swollen Hurts and Stings 3 answers

4 weeks in and theres no change to my nose, tip is still very swollen hurts and stings. Is there anything I can apply to reduce the swelling?
pain swelling tip

Uneven Nostrils and Collapse After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

It's been a month after Rhinoplasty, but my left side of nose looks like it sinks.Also my left nostril is smaller than right one. Is it beacuse of...
nose

Swelling 8 Months Post-Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I Had Open Rhinoplasty 8 Months Ago,I Used To Have A Big Deviated Concave Nose So I Had The Surgery..I Had Rhinoplasty And Septo-Plasty In The Same...
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What is This Dent on the Left Hand Side of my Bridge? 3 answers

2 months post surgery now and I have this dent on the side of my bridge that is creating a gap, in the beginning I could press it in now I can't....
dents nose

Will Touching My Nose After Rhinoplasty Cause Damage? 3 answers

Its been 1 week (i still have the splint on though) and I can breathe pretty normally (the bruising is almost 100% gone as well). However, I'm a...
1 week post-op damage touching

I Still Have a Bump on the Bridge of my Nose 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I have been to see my surgeon about this and he has told me it is unlikely that it is swelling and that a bone might have moved. I am concerned about...
bridge bump

Did Something Go Wrong After Nose Surgery ? 3 answers

Hi, Im 6 days post surgery, i still have obvious swelling in my nose. i fractured my nose when i was young and that resulted in a large bump on my...
female nose

Will Nostril Hang Change After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I was wondering im 6 days PO from open primary rhinoplasty to minimize knobs on tip and narrow bones at the base of nose and a small graft made from...
nostrils swelling

Nose Still Crooked After Rhinoplasty, 2 Months Post Op. 3 answers

Hi, i had my op 2 months ago. I had quite alot of work done, my nose was broken to make it straight. As it was slightly to the left. I had a hump...
crooked

Persistent Face Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Septorhinoplasty 7 weeks ago to reduce the width of my nose, straighten it, and define my tip. My concern is that my face is still kind of...
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Nose Lifted Upwards with Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty and am having the bandage taken off tomorrow, my nose looks like its been lifted upwards and i have a tape lifting it upwards. i...
male tip

Small, Red Bump 2.5 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Is it Due to Too Much Massage and is it Temporary? 3 answers

I think I caught myself in a catch-22 because as I was massaging my nose (as instructed) after the cast initially came off, I think I went overboard...
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What Should I Use For My Scars After Open Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hello I had a revison open rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my scars is very weird , it's bigger then before and my nostrils are not the same but it...
3 weeks post-op female Kelo-cote open scar

2 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Broken Capillaries on Left Top Corner of Nose 3 answers

I had my nose job done 2 months ago & I understand that I might face lots of unexpected changes in my face & nose during the healing process,...
2 months post-op broken capillaries causes healing

Bodybuilding / Weightlifting After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hey everyone how r u? iam pro bodybuilder i am going for a rhinoplasty next week can you tell me after 18days of surgery can i resume my activity and...
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Lopsided Nose After Rhinoplasty (Nasal Tip Reconstruction and Alarplasty) 3 answers

Hi, I had open rhinoplasty done about a month ago - The tip of my nose was sharpened using cartilage grafts and my nostrils were reduced in size. The...
1 month post-op asymmetry crooked worried

How Can I Tell If My Nose Is Swelling Unevenly Or If There Is Something More Serious? 3 answers

Had an open rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago to remove my hump, narrow my bulbous nose and lift the tip. Right side of my upper bridge overtime developed a...
female swelling uneven

Nasal Hump Removed, Now Left with Some Irregularities. 3 answers

I had a hump removed over 2 years now. I seem to have small bumps under my skin at the top of my nose and a sharp line down the middle, which i...
bump hump nose

Is It Still Possible for Dramatic Improvements 5 Months Post Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

My open rhinoplasty was done 5 months ago. My nose was broken to straighten it,and had a small hump chiselled down. He told me that my nose looked too...
5 months post-op complication final result outcome

Will my Nostrils and Tip Drop After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had an open septo- rhinoplasty 2 mo ago. What is going on with my nostrils? They are more turned up than before surgery. I did not request this. I...
2 months post-op drop female nose tip

Did my Surgeon Do the Right Thing Because my Face Doesn't Look in Proportion 3 answers

I've had surgery 3 weeks ago. I know my surgeon is highly experienced and just concentrates on the face (mainly nose though). But as he...
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How Can I Correct Uneven Nostrils After Surgery? 3 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty 2 months ago here in Stockholm to correct an asymmetrical nose. I mostly love my new nose although it's still swollen...
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Hard Bumps on Bridge After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hi, i had a closed rhinoplasty 3 months ago to remove a hump and shorten my nose (my nose was broken in the opp). I am overall pleased as it is an...
bumps hard

Nose Looked Great 1 Week After Rhinoplasty but at 7 Weeks It's Puffy. Is This Normal? 3 answers

My nose looked refined 1 week after rhinoplasty and stayed like that for the next month. At 5 weeks, the nose started to look puffy and fuller...
2 months post-op normal puffiness swelling

How Much Swelling is Possible After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

How many milimeters in swelling for bridge height is possible? and if your tip looks to upturned how far down can it come back down after swelling?
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Effects of Massaging on Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hello, I had rhinoplasty and year ago to slightly carve the hump of my nose, reduce the width of my nose, and reduce the width of the nasal tip. Since...

Chance of Rhinoplasty Complications Decreasing over Time 3 answers

As time passes by is the chance of infection or complications arising decreased in rhinoplasty? Also after initially being told I had goretex implants...
risk

2 Months Post-op - Will my Nostrils Return to Normal? 3 answers

It is now two months since my rhinoplasty/septoplasty. My nostrils are completely different, one of them still has its natural crease but the other...
normal nostrils

Red Line on Nose Post Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I got my rhinoplasty done about 7.5 months ago but since yesterday, i noticed red straight line on my nose where silicone was placed. (it's...
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Question About Touching Nose Post-rhinoplasty 3 answers

Can i touch my nose 7 months post op rhinoplasty, also i was wondering is it normal if one side of my nose tip feels soft and the other side feels...
7 months post-op healing touching

Rhinoplasty Swelling 5 Weeks Post-Op-Normal? 3 answers

Its been 5 weeks since my surgery and my nose has not decreased in size and looks bigger than before surgery from profile view. From the front i can...
1 month post-op normal swelling

Does Scar Tissue Softening Go Hand In Hand With a Decrease In Swelling? 3 answers

I had my primary Rhinoplasty 10 months ago and my tip is still pretty hard/firm and swollen looking. I've heard that swelling will subside and...
10 months post-op scar tissue softer swelling

9 Months After (Open) Ethnic Rhinoplasty Why Does Nose Appear Larger in Photos? 3 answers

9 months after my surgery, my nose looks great-particularly in person. However, when I take a photo with my camera phone-it looks bigger-especially in...
nose

My Nose Looks Much Longer and Pointier After Operation, Is It Swelling? 3 answers

Please help! I had my operation 15 days ago! My nose looks so long and pointy is this normal also it looks much longer from one side than the other...
2 weeks post-op long pointy swelling

Columella "Step Down" Post Open Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had an open ryno/Septoplasty 3 weeks ago. It seems thats the skin where the v-shaped incision was made is not even, there is a "step-down"...
columella

Supra-Tip Depression 1 Month Post-Op- Final Result? 3 answers

I'm 1 month post-op, I had an open septorhinoplasty with strut placement in the columella. The bridge of my nose is perfectly straight, the tip...
1 month post-op depression final result supratip swelling

Dent & Breathing Issues Caused by Technique? 3 answers

Is rib the best way to regain structure of the nose is most tissue has been taken off? Would ear be sufficient or too weak for structure & various...
cartilage ears rib graft technique

Scar Tissue Inside Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had primary open rhinoplasty and septoplasty 7 weeks ago. The inside of my nose just feels different. Especially When I lay down. I can feel...
2 months post-op scar tissue

Can Hitting The Nose After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Affect The Final Outcome? 3 answers

My husband hit me with his elbow in the tip of my nose. I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty almost 2 months ago. I got really scared and i don´t...
damage final result hit

Nose Getting Worse and Worse After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

This is my second rhinoplasty. It's been about 5 weeks and my nose seems to be getting worse. My nostrils are getting wider, very uneven, and two...
bad

Full Face Erbium Laser After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it safe do so 7weeks after rhinoplasty ? Can the erbium laser be done at the columella ?
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I Had Rhinoplasty Surgery a Month Ago, and I May Have Damaged my Nose. 3 answers

I wore glasses 2 weeks after surgery, and slept with my head upward for the first 4nights only also, i washed my hair 4 days after surgery, and took...
1 month post-op glasses results

How Long After Rhinoplasty Do I Have to Wait Before Going in the Sun? 3 answers

I had my rhinoplasty surgery done a month ago, and I was wondering when can I go back to the beach?

Did I Damage my Nose After Hitting It 1 Week Post Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had surgery last Wednesday to have my deviated septum fixed, and to also remove the hump from my bridge and narrow the tip of my nose. Today I got...

Pulmonary Edema After Septorhinoplasty 3 answers

I'm 20, last year I did a septorhinoplasty under general anesthesia (propofol, esmeron and sufentanyl were used) and after the extubation I had a...
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Plaster Substitute For Post-op Nose Taping? 3 answers

Hi there, I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. My dr said its a good idea to carry on taping at night times. I'm on summer holidays so i dont even mind...

Is It Normal for Nose to Look the Same Size 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty surgery 15 days ago. The aim of the surgery was to straighten the septum, and also to remove a large dorsal hump, raise the...

When Can I Return to Facial Laser Hair Removal Sessions After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I have been doing full facial hair removal laser, and i have my third session one month after my rhinoplasty. I was wondering if it would cause any...

It's Been 3 Years Now and the Tip of my Nose Has Not Healed Yet 3 answers

Do I need another surgery to make it look even with the other tip?
healing tip

When Can I Have a Facial After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and I am currently very happy with the results. I did notice an increase of blackheads on my nose and was wondering...
3 weeks post-op skin care

Can an Opening of an Incision to the Nostril Close on Its Own? 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty about a week and half ago. The incision on one side of the nostril caught an infection. It was secreting alot of pus and seems...
open

After Surgery, Why Can I Tell when the Weather is About to Change? 3 answers

After surgery I can feel when the weather changes. I had rhinoplasty and chin implant. My face feels different when the weather changes. Especially...
side effects

Crusts in Nose Post Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am 8 months post op from rhinoplasty and i still have crusts....i cant see my doctor too often so these accumulate and become hard and my nose...
8 months post-op crusty normal scar tissue

Had Rhinoplasty Revision on the Columella 2 Months Ago, Developing Pollybeak Deformity 3 answers

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Does Alcohol Consumption After Rhinoplasty Permanently Effect Rhinoplasty Results or Just Lengthen Swelling Time? 3 answers

I am very concerned I ruined the potential end result.
alcohol healing swelling

Wide Alae After Graft? 3 answers

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...
3 days post-op alar swelling wide

Did I Harm my Nose 3 answers

Hello it has been 6 months since my nose surgery. everythings great. however i am baby sitting right now and the baby is too small so she hits me and...
6 months post-op complication hit pain

Zinc Oxide Sports Tape After Rhinoplasty. 3 answers

Is it okay to use zinc oxice sports tape after rhinpolasty? Or does it have to be micropore paper tape?
tape

Surgeon Manipulated Nose at 2 Week Post Op Visit - is This Okay? 3 answers

At my 2 week visit my surgeon examined my nose (spreader grafts were placed) and then proceeded to manipulate my nose - pushing on it and squeezing it...
graft spreader

Swelling at the Nasal Root After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had first time open rhino to make nose shorter,remove a tiny bump on bridge,narrow tip&nostrils.nose wasnt broken.i had very little...
2 weeks post-op normal swelling

Uneven and More Elevated Nostrils 3 Weeks Post Op. What to Do? (Photos) 3 answers

This is how my nostrils+columella look like after 21days postop I had a closed rhino-septoplasty with cartilage graft on the left side of the bridge...
3 weeks post-op female nostrils raised uneven

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get Pregnant? 3 answers

I heard i've to start pregnancy after 1 year of rhynoplasty, becouse pregnancy could affect badly on the form of my nose & make it diformed...
female pregnancy

Why Did I Get White Heads on my Nose After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

After I removed my cast,tiny white heads appeared around my nose,is it normal? How should I solve it,and my nose seems to be more greasy, it's...
3 weeks post-op normal oily skin whiteheads

I've Smoked Marijuana 3 Times After my Rhinoplasty in the 1st Week, Will It Change the Form of my Nose? 3 answers

Hello.. I am a bit worried, today is sunday and i've had my open rhinoplasty done last saturday. After it was done I've smoked marijuana 3...
1 week post-op marijuana smoking

Is It Normal to Experience Some Vibration at This Time After Nose Surgery? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty exactly 6 months ago, whenever I go on a bumpy car ride (not exaggeratedly bumpy, just uneven roads and stuff). I can feel the...
6 months post-op driving vibration

Rhinoplasty Cast Not Straight; Hence Nose Not Straight? 3 answers

Hello dear surgeons, I had a Rhinoplasty on 24 June (and earlobe reduction). The hard cast on my nose was NOT straight from the operation room. Two...
2 weeks post-op cast crooked

Swelling or Skin Wrapping Issue After 4 Months? 3 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty (&septhoplasty) performed 4 months ago and am worried about the results. I feel like my nose is too thin (it used to be...
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What Are the Bumps on the Bridge of my Nose 3 answers

I had primary open rhinoplasty two months ago. Three days after the surgery, my nose was bumped. It didn't bleed but I was still scared. I was in...
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Very Worried About my Nose 2 Weeks After Surgery, Will It Improve? (photo) 3 answers

I just did open rhinoplasty surgery 2 weeks ago, the surgeon used goretex for my bridge and my ear cartilage as the tip graft. The mean reason i did...
2 weeks post-op final result Gore-Tex upturned worried

Open Rhinplasty Results Not Achieved 3 answers

Hello Doctor, I had open rhinplasty surgery exactly 1 year and 3 months ago to reduce the size of my nose which had a prominent bridge and a somewhat...
open results

What Mental Exercises Are Good for Rhinoplasty Depression? 3 answers

How long does depression last after surgeries like rhinoplasty? How common is it for patients too feel even more depressed about their looks after...
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Rollercoasters After Septorhinoplasty 3 answers

Okay. I asked a question to see what other surgeons had to say. I am going away soon, by then will be 9/10 weeks post op. I already asked my surgeon,...
2 months post-op amusement park risk

Swelling After Septorhinoplasty 3 answers

Hello I had septorhinoplasty 11 days ago. I know you get swelling of the face and nose. I think I am doing well so far. But Will the swelling on my...
2 weeks post-op septorhinoplasty swelling

Uneven Nose After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had my nose done in 2006. during the first year i loved my nose even though it was slightly uneven u couldnt really tell unless starring at it, it...
uneven

Kinda Dry and Weird Tip, Would Hyaluronic Acid Help? 3 answers

Nose After 12 Months of Surgery. I don't know is it a scar tissue or what, its hard, when I press it it softens but goes back being hard in...
male scar tissue

What Are the Varieties of Nasal Implants? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty one month ago and my doctor put an implant in my nose without my permission. Now the tip of nose is very up and wider than it's...
1 month post-op implant type

Hear Crunching Noise 1 Week Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Have I Rebroken Something? 3 answers

I got the cast a little wet today and pressed a q-tip against the side of the cast (left side) and actually heard a crunching noise! Does this mean my...
female healing noise pressure

Is my Tip Too Round Following Rhinoplasty? Revision Necessary? (photo) 3 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty procedure 5 months ago (July 29). One of the goals was to have my bulbous tip reduced and narrowed. I am still not pleased...
5 months post-op nose tip opinion round

At 2 Months After Nose Job Will I Damage my Nose if Someone Bumps It? 3 answers

Hi guys . I work in a very busy bar and I am worried before I start working . Will it damage my nose following 2 months post operative if someone...
nose

Why Does Ear Cartilage Added to Bridge Look Narrow? 3 answers

My Doctor added cartilage from my ear to build up the bridge, which was too low from a surgery years ago. It's too straight, and much narrower...
bridge

I've Had 3 Rhinoplasties and a Septoplasty. How Many is too Many? 3 answers

I was unhappy with the results,mainly because my nose has been made smaller than it originally was.The original procedure was only supposed to fix a...
revision

7mo Post Rhinoplasty and the Tip is Still Hard, Will It Go Down Any Further? 3 answers

My tip is still hard and have no grafts according to my surgeon...but the ridge/hardness of my tip is really concerning me..the lower half of my nose...
7 months post-op hard swelling

Chances of Jaw Relapsing Due to Subsequent Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Nearly two years ago, I had corrective jaw surgery (a maxillary advancement). Just four days ago I had a septorhinoplasty to correct the re-deviation...
bite orthognathic reoccur swelling

Rhinoplasty Splint Question 3 answers

I am 16 last monday I underwent rhinoplasty as well as a slight chin augmentation and some lipo on the neck. I have a splint on my nose and a...
1 week post-op coughing results

Nose Detached After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty in 1999, about a yr ago I felt a dent by the upper part of my nose. I went to the doctors for answers? He asked when did I broke my...

Will Oxygen Mask Used During Surgery Affect my Rhinoplasty Results? 3 answers

I stopped breathing during surgery. The oxygen mask was pressed pretty hard against my face and the surgeon said he is afraid some of the work may...

Is Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid Safe to Use One Month After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Septorhinoplasty almost 5.5 weeks ago. After 4 weeks, I started using a moisturizer (called Garnier Long-lasting shine control). I applied too...
6 weeks post-op moisturizer salycilic acid gel

Rhinoplasty - Bump on Nose After Procedure 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 10 months ago and as the swelling has been going down, I have noticed that I have a bump on the upper part of the right side...
bump

Post Rhinoplasty: Nasal Muscle Seems to Push my Nose Down - Can Botox Help? 3 answers

Hi , i had rhinoplasty 9 month ago , from 11 or 12 week after surgery my nassal muscle push down my nose hardly by any skin or eyes Agitation or Itch...
9 months post-op deformity muscle nose tip options

I Had Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago and Have Been Moving a Lot, is It Possible That my Nasal Bones Moved? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 5 days ago and have been moving a lot, is it possible that my nasal bones moved? I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty/ and my nostrils...
1 week post-op movement

Tonsillectomy After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Dear Doctors, I am getting a tonsillectomy in the ninth month after my rhinoplasty. Can this surgery anyhow affect my so far achieved results or...
tonsils

Used Sunscreen and Still Had Sunburn After Rhinoplasty, Will this Do Anything Permanent? 3 answers

I got rhinoplasty done about 8 weeks ago, and I have been applying spf 60 sunscreen like crazy, so often infact that my nose is completely white from...
1 week post-op sunburn

Why Do I Still Have Fluctuating Redness and Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 13 months ago and I still get fluctuating redness and swelling which is mainly in the bottom third of the nose. Even slight...
1 year post-op causes redness swelling

Supratip Fulness: Scar or Excessive Cartilage? (photo) 3 answers

4 months ago I had a rhinoplasty,and my tip is still very projected.the doctor who operated me said its excessive scar production but according to...
4 months post-op cartilage excess opinion projection

6 Month Rhinoplasty Swelling Concerns 3 answers

I had an open rhino 6 months ago. My nose was reduced quite significantly in size, and I do have pretty thick skin (I'm Indian). I do like the...
6 months post-op swelling

How Long Before Post-Rhino Bump Goes Away? 3 answers

Hello, I just went for my 6-week post op check up with my doctor and he prescribed Keflex for a small bump that appeared suddenly last week. He thinks...
6 weeks post-op antibiotic bump infection results

Bridge is straight after cast is removed. Will the slight slope I wanted become more visible after swelling goes down? 3 answers

I just had my cast removed and I am very happy (so far) with the results. I discussed with my doctor that I wanted a slight slope. When I look at my...
bridge swelling

My Nose is Bleeding 11 Days After Rhino, What Should I Do? 3 answers

My nose has started bleeding 11days after rhino surgery. This is the 2nd nose bleed in one night I woke up at 4am with another nose bleed. I am apply...
2 weeks post-op bleeding normal

Is The Bump On My Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op Callus or Bone? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago. When my cast was removed at 7 days post ops, there was a mini hump where my original hump was. Today, it simply feels...
6 weeks post-op callus final result hump swelling

Will The Columella Soften Again After Strut is Placed In It? 3 answers

I had a strut placed in the collumella. Now, it feels very hard and looks a bit prominent, but I don't know if this is due to the swelling or it...
columella strut

Can You Lose Your Hearing After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

nose

Asymetrical Septum After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. Among other issues I had a deviated septum. During the first week I noticed the cast was slitly tilting to one...
3 weeks post-op asymmetry deviated septum

Would Eating Popcorn Affect my Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hey there,it's 2 weeks and a day after my rhinoplasty, was eating popcorn, feeling strong vibrations on my nose, and a little weird shaking...
2 weeks post-op eating vibration

Is It OK to Gently Clean the Inside of Your Nose with a Moist Q-tip the Day After Surgery? 3 answers

After I got home I cleaned the inside of my nose with a Q-tip and then gently wiped excess mucas with a Kleenex tissue. I then applied some Vaseline...
1 day post-op cleaning

Why Is There Fluid Retention in Nose 6 Months Post Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 6 months ago for raising tip. At first weeks my nose always swelled when I wake up in the morning. At the 4 month this problem...
6 months post-op fluid

I Fell on my Nose 4 Weeks Post my Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hi, i was out 2 days ago when somebody accidently pushed me from behind causing me to slip and fall on the floor, I hit my nose as i landed on the...
1 month post-op accident damage results worried

Can I Play Ball Hockey Now? 3 answers

Hi, im a 20 year old male. i had septo-rhinoplasty done 16 days ago. the swelling of the tip of my nose is still there and the tip is still...
2 weeks post-op sports timing

Post Rhinoplasty: Nostril Drooping - Can This be Dealt with as a Non-Surgical Nose Job? 3 answers

If the nostril area is dropping down is it because it wasn't stitched tight during the wound treatment. Would it be possible to stitch the loose...
droopy non surgical nostrils stitches

Cut Post Auricular Muscle 3 answers

#1 I had my post auricular muscle cut when my doctor brrowed cartilage for my revision rhinoplasty. After the cutting of this muscle, my ear set back...
asymmetry cut hairline muscle

Eyes Look Different After Revision Rhinoplasty, Is that Normal? 3 answers

I recently had revision rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I went in to get my breathing fixed and a slight amount off the tip. the doctor ended up taking down...
eyes hollowness

Chia Seeds After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 21 days ago. I am definitely still in the healing stages: my nose is still a bit stuffy; tip is numb; columella is a bit sore;...
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At What Point is Sun Exposure After Rhinoplasty No Longer a Concern? 3 answers

I had my rhinoplasty revision 5 weeks ago and have been wearing sunblock (spf 100) on my nose almost always when I go out during the daytime. At what...
1 month post-op recovery sun exposure timing

Could an Extreme Yawn Break Internal Stitches After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm 6 weeks and 6 days post-op my rhinoplasty, was yawing (it was quite a big yawn) i heard a very little tick-like sound, is that weird or am i...
6 weeks post-op break extreme stitches yawning

My Friend Pulled my Cheek After Rhinoplasty. Will my Nose Be Ok? 3 answers

I am 17 years old and I had rhinoplasty exactly 4 weeks ago. It wasn't a big procedure, I just had my tip raised and lower lateral straightened...
1 month post-op cheeks pulled recovery

Is It Bad to Cough 3 and a Half Weeks After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I ate my food bad and had to cough. i tried breaking the cough down into like 7 or 8 little coughs instead of a big one. will this affect rhinoplasty...
3 weeks post-op coughing

Notch Inside Nose at Bottom of Nostril After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hello, I had a primary rhinoplasty 10 days ago and have a question about the bottom of my nostril. When I was cleaning out my nose with saline...
10 days post-op gap normal nostrils notched

Is This A Normal Result 4 Months Post Septorhinoplasty? My Shape Keeps Changing. (photo) 3 answers

Hi docs i did septorhinoplasy now i'm 4 months i dont know what to call it open or closed tech my doc didnt make columellar incision but did wier...
4 months post-op nose tip opinion septorhinoplasty shape

Could Sun Exposure Be Causing Swelling over 3 Months After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I started a new job 3 weeks ago and am on a bus for a 45 minute commute each way. I don't feel the sun shining on my face and it is often cloudy...
3 months post-op sun exposure swelling

6 Days Post Op Should I Leave the Cleaning of Crust & Blood from Rhinoplasty to the Surgeon/Nurse? 3 answers

Cast off date is in two days but I have ALOT of crusty blood and dried mucus around my nose and inside. It's filled up a quarter of each nostil...
1 week post-op blood cleaning crusty

Do I Have to Wait for a Rhinoplasty Revision if I'm Getting Chin Implant Fixed? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty and a chin implant about a month ago. I'm very unhappy with the results. I wanted a bump on the bridge of my nose taken down and...
revision

Wider, Less Defined Nose After Septorhinoplasty 3 answers

I am a year and a half post septo/rhinoplasty. I am quite dissapointed that my tip looks bigger than before. It is less defined and appears wider. I...

I Had a Closed Rhino-septoplasty 8 Days Ago,when I Will Be Able to Breath? 3 answers

The surgery was done on january 14th , they corrected my deviated septum, straighten my nose ,removed the bump with slight elevation of the nose tip....
1 week post-op breathing

Nose Bledding, a Bad Sign? 3 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty (to remove a hump) more than two months ago. Today I had a sudden nose bleeding. It wasn’t bleeding profusely and...
2 months post-op bleeding closed symptoms

Hump On Side Of Nose 1 Month Post-Op Rhinoplasty, What Could This Be? Is This Normal? 3 answers

After 1 Month Post Operation Now I Started Developing a Hump on Sides of my Nose.
1 month post-op hump normal

7 Days Post Op and Nose is Crooked, What Could Have Caused this? 3 answers

I had a septorhinoplasty done 7 days ago and upon the cast coming off I've noticed that the bottom part of my nose is veered slightly to one side...
1 week post-op crooked

Reshaping Nasal Skin After Sports Injury 3 answers

As a result of a sports injury my nasal bone was pushed toward the right and the bottom two-thirds of my nose became twisted. I recently had a...
injury nasal bone reshape revision skin sports twisted

Strength of Nose After Rhionplasty 3 answers

How will be strength of nose nine month after rhinoplasty?
9 months post-op strength

What's The Cause Of Eye Pain and Redness 5 Months After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty around 5 months ago and my eyes sting sometimes and i have the occassional blood vessels tuning my eye red. I know the nerves...
5 months post-op causes eyes pain redness sinusitis

What is This Blob Inside my Nose 10 Days PO? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty about 10 days ago, and I'm recovering well. The mucus is mainly draining out of my system. However, I have this one blob inside...
10 days post-op bump causes

Could I Have Damaged My Rhinoplasty After a Year By Squeezing Blackheads? 3 answers

Hello, it's been almost a year since my surgery but there still is a little swelling, and it hurts sometimes. But because there are a lot of...
1 year post-op blackheads damage results squeeze

I Cannot Breathe Still, 8 Mos After Surgery. Could It Be More Than Slight Deviated Septum? 3 answers

After rhinoplasty and not being able to breathe, surgeon said matter of factly, oh! You do not have enough room for the air now, you have a deviated...
8 months post-op breathing problems deviated septum options

Paid for Rhinoplasty Results I Didn't Get? 3 answers

I had seen a plastic surgeon(ENT) for medical/cosmetic reasons. At my 1st consultation appt the ENT and I agreed on fixing the septum, reducing...
nose tip revision

Could an Asymmetrical Cast Lead to an Assymetrical Tip? 3 answers

Hi I had an open rhinoplasty almost a week ago and have noticed that my cast/splint is an asymmetrical shape and seems to be making my nostrils/tip an...
asymmetry cast final result splint

Is It Possible to Shift Nasal Bone After Rhinoplasty by Just Putting Pressure on the Sides? 3 answers

Hey, it's been 5 weeks & 4 days post-op my rhinolasty, was cleaning the outside of the nose removing flaking skin, put a reasonable amount of...
1 month post-op cleaning damage pressure results

1 Month Post-Op Rhinoplasty, I See no Difference in Reduction of Bridge, Is this Normal? (photo) 3 answers

I went through rhinoplasty operation exactly a month today. After doing a side by side comparison i really see no reduction in the size of the bridge....
1 month post-op no change

Should I Be Worried if 1 of my Nostrils is Filled with Scar Tissue Following a Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty two weeks ago. It seems that tissue in my left nostril is growing more and more. I'm assuming this is scar tissue, but it...
2 weeks post-op nostrils scar tissue

Septo-rhinoplasty Post Op 8 Weeks Unhappy with Nostrils, Normal? (Photos) 3 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago and Im unhappy with the evenness of my nostrils along with what appears to be bulging into my nostril by part of...
normal nostrils unhappy

I Started Smoking 8 Months After Nose Job. Will It Change Appearance of my Nose? 3 answers

I Started Smoking  After 8 Months of Nose Job  Will It Change  Appearence of my Nose
8 months post-op results smoking

Got a Nose Job Done Last Year, And Am Unhappy With Results. What Is Your Opinion? (photo) 3 answers

I had a wide nose, wide bridges, wide tip, wide nosetrils. In my nose job, doctor worked on my bulbous tip to make it pointed and for my wide nose...
1 year post-op pointy unnatural appearance wide

Does Anyone Have Advice for Wearing Ski Goggles After Closed Reduction of Nasal Fracture? 3 answers

I am looking for any suggestions on ski goggles or alternatives to resume skiing. I figure the goggles might be uncomfortable.
aftercare exercise

After Rhinoplasty I've Been Really Depressed, Is it Possible to Reverse Surgery? 3 answers

It's been about a month after rhinoplasty and I noticed I look weird without my bump I got removed. Every morning I wake-up more sad, knowing I...
1 month post-op depressed dorsal hump unhappy

6 Week Post Op Pain, Roof of Mouth Still Throbs, is this Normal? 3 answers

The inside roof of my mouth still throbs 6 weeks later rhino/septo and one nostral swells normal?
6 weeks post-op pain roof of mouth septorhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty 2 Weeks Ago, Is my Nose Too Scooped? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago, I have uploaded four pictures. 2 Of them with the dark background are my surgeons before & after morphs. The other...
2 weeks post-op nose tip

Rhinoplasty Four Yrs Ago to Remove Bump and Its Just Started to Grow Back, is this Possible? 3 answers

I had a huge bump on bridge of nose that was removed over 4 years ago now and literally the last month i can ever s slightly see it. I can feel it and...
4 years post-op dorsal hump grow back

Pain and Uncomfortable 18 Months After Septorhinoplasty 3 answers

I received a primary Septorhinoplasty 18 months ago. The upper lateral cartilage along with the bony dorsum were overly excised leaving me with a...
pain septorhinoplasty

Is It Possible That Through Mild Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty That One Side is Swollen? 3 answers

The bridge of my nose is asymmetric,it's not for the first time extremely noticeable, but by more pricesely looking, by most of the lighting...
asymmetry causes noticeable swelling

Forgotten Suture Causing Displacement of Flesh in Nostril, Can Anything be Done? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago,and a bit of the sutures that were removed 10 days after rhinoplasty was forgotten in my nostril.The suture was...
1 month post-op sutures

Is The Nose Weaker Post Rhinoplasty? I've Been Boxing. 3 answers

Hi I broke my nose several times playing rugby in my younger days. I had a rhinoplasty to correct the problem after stopping playing. The procedure...
7 years post-op boxing weak

Can I Go Skydiving and Scuba Diving After Having a Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about six months ago, is it possible for me to perform activities such as skydiving and scuba diving? as well is there anything i...
6 months post-op risk scuba diving

Is 3 Weeks Too Early to Determine That I've Had a Bad Rhinoplasty? (photo) 3 answers

3 weeks ago, I had a "limited" rhinoplasty. The purpose was to straigten the bridge of my nose (no side pic below) and to taper my upper...
3 weeks post-op botched final result

Why Would a Hump Form At the Base of My Nose 5 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I did a rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago with a diverted +crooked nose. Still not quite happy with it, because it looks like it's still diverted from the...
1 month post-op bump normal

Is it Possible to Have Injections to Bring the Swelling Down 6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm 6 weeks after rhinoplasty and the swelling of my nose is still very prominent. I'm a model and I can't spend much more time waiting...
6 weeks post-op model swelling time off work

Food Poisoning 6 Weeks After Open Rhinoplasty- Will Vomiting Damage Results? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago. I had food poisoning and vomited twice and I'm worried that this could change my final result. Should I be...
6 weeks post-op damage results vomiting

One Month Post Op Rhino and Septo Nose Still Has Slight Hump, Will It Go Down? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty and septoplasty done one month ago and I still see the bump that I had before only difference is that it's a bit smaller now and...
1 month post-op hump septorhinoplasty swelling

Is Coughing After Rhinoplasty of Concern? 3 answers

I just has a septoplasty and rhinoplasty yesterday and have had to cough a lot. In addition, I'm feeling lots of congestion and have been fighting...
coughing sneezing

Asymmetrical Nose After Rhinoplasty, Could This be Due to Swelling? (photo) 3 answers

Hi, I had an open rhinoplasty surgery 3 months ago, I was shocked to find my nose asymmetrical, haven't been looking at my new nose carefully for...
asymmetry swelling

Is It Normal to Feel Seasick a Week After Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty abroad and for a week afterwards I felt lightly seasick. I wasn't feeling nauseous and could perform normal activities (except...
nausea normal

8 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Nose Tip Looks Swollen, Normal? 3 answers

Hi, I had revision rhinoplasty 8 months ago via the closed procedure to bring the nose tip down, as it had pushed up after my initial rhinoplasty 3...
normal nose tip swelling

Can You Lose Fat in Your Face After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had no clue about this but i heard you can lose fat in your face after rhinoplasty. my face looks weird after rhinoplasty and im wondering if i have...
expectation fat loss side effects

Today a Clump of Blood and Crust Came Out (pulled Out). Will I Be Ok ? 3 answers

I had my surgery on Feb 2nd today (2/7) I had stitches removed yet nurse said crust was protecting my nose so she couldn't remove. She did say I...
1 week post-op blood crusty worried

Will Using a Neti Pot Two Weeks After Getting Rhinoplasty Damage my Results? 3 answers

Will Using a Neti Pot Two Weeks After Getting Rhinoplasty Damage my Results?
1 month post-op damage homeopathic results

Spontaneous Swelling 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, What Would Cause This? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2.5 weeks ago, and everything was going great until just yesterday. My swelling was minimal and I was loving the results, but now I...
3 weeks post-op causes swelling

I Am 9 Days Post Rhinoplasty and the Right Nostril is More Swollen Than the Left Side. Will It Go Down? 3 answers

I had septo-rhinoplasty with an overprojecting asymmetrical tip. Because my tip was asymmetrical, a cartilage graft to the tip of the domes was used...
10 days post-op expectation nostrils septorhinoplasty swelling uneven

3 Weeks Post-Op Rhino & Chin Lipo, Work with Toddlers, How can I Work Without Enduring Injury? 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty and chin lipo three weeks ago and have been hit severely- once on the chin and today elbowed hard on my nose by my toddler patients?...
children hit work

Will Nostrils Even out Eventually After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...
asymmetry nose nostrils

How Long Does It Take for Rhinoplasty Stitches to Dissolve? 2 answers

How long does it take dissolving stitches to dissolve? It's been almost 3 weeks since my surgery and they are still there.
nose stitches

Steroid Shot for Swelling 2 Years After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Two years after Rhinoplasty, I am still getting swelling. Why is this, and is it possible that I still have more healing time to go? Will steroid...
nose swelling

Bruising Under After Septo-Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty done 5 months back. It was a 6-hour operation. I had an extremely deviated septum and a big hump. My nose tip was too broad....
bruising deviated septum eyes nose tip

Thick Mucus After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

My doctor said that he corrected the perforated septum during Rhinoplasty. However, I'm not breathing clearly and it seems like an extremely thick...
breathing nose

How Long Should the Nose Be Swollen Following a Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty procedure done in December of last year when I was 18. I've always had a pretty large bump on my nose that bothered me a lot...
nose

Sensitive Nose Bump After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a nose job to fix a bump on the right tip of my nose. It was really sensitive. I got it from a previous nose job. My doctor decided to shave it...

Laughing/Smiling/Yawning After Septorhinoplasty 2 answers

Can I laugh/smile/yawn after septo and rhinoplasty? Will this ruin my results? I still have my splint on and I am 4 days post-op. It was an open...
activity septorhinoplasty smile

Sunken Nose Just Swelling After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I got the splint off after open Rhinoplasty about a week ago and my nose was straight with a some swelling on the tip and around the bridge. I have...
nose swelling

Will Picking at Nose in Sleep Ruin Results of Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I'm 2 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty, my splint came off day 10. After my splint came off I've woken up to myself picking at my nose in my sleep! I've...
nose nostrils

Dorsal Swelling or Callus After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Had rhinoplasty 3 months ago to remove small dorsal hump. 7 days post-op, I noticed a bump on the side (and middle) of my nose that gets bigger as...
dorsal hump

Uneven Swelling After Steroid Injection on the Nose 2 answers

Immediately after the cast was removed, my nose looked straight and nice from the profile (though somewhat swollen). Now, 2 months later, and after a...
asymmetry nose swelling

Can Columellar Strut Be Removed and Nose Tip Moved to Original Position? 2 answers

I'm not happy with my rhinoplasty results. Can the columellar strut be removed and my nose tip placed back to its original position?
nose tip

Darkness Under Eyes After Closed Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I pretty much looked like I had been hit by a car after Rhinoplasty. Anyway, the black eyes have gone away but I still notice darkness under my eyes....
bruising under eyes

Nasal Pain and Dizziness One Year After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Respected sir, My name is kumar and i had rhinoplasty surgery nearly one year ago. Since then I am having problems with the inside of my right side...

Asymmetry and Hard Tip 9 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hi there, I posted this question about a week ago, looking for advise. I got some feedback that the pic was too dark so I am posting it again with a...
asymmetry female hard nostrils tip

Swollen Bridge 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hello! I have had 2 +1/2 months ago rhinoplasty and I have been waiting for the swelling to go, but it does not ... on the contrary my nose bridge...
bridge female pain swelling timing

White Bump Along Rhinoplasty Incision 2 answers

I had a nose job (Rhinoplasty) 2 years ago. After a year, I noticed a small bump inside my nose where the incision was made to insert the silicone...
bumps nose

My Nose Still Looks Big 9 Months After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 9 months again, I had the hump recovered, alar reduction, nostrils made smaller, tip made smaller and my nose was broken to...
9 months post-op big nose swelling

Does Taping and Icing Your Nose Help Reduce Swelling After the Removal of the Cast? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery about 10 days ago now. The cast was removed 3 days ago. My nose was not taped and is very swollen especially the tip. It is...
swelling

How Do I Clean the Inside of my Nose After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I'm almost 2 weeks post-op. I have been gently cleaning inside my nostrils with q-tips wet with water and hydrogen peroxide. But the blood has...
cleaning

When Can I Masturbate (Just Had Rhinoplasty) 2 answers

I'm a female and had rhinoplasty yesterday and I didn't bruise at all (my eyes are slightly yellowish/olive, not raccoon-ish at all). My nose...
1 day post-op activity female swelling

My Nose is Getting Bigger 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

3 months before, i had a rhinoplasty surgery and i got a smaller nose, but now, my nose (cartilage) is growing very fast, and after 3 months from my...
3 months post-op age 18-24 big nose causes growing male

Bruise from Pinching Nose After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

So, I had Rhinoplasty 6 months ago and everything is going fine. My surgeon recommend pinching my nose to get rid of swelling. This helped a tad bit....
bruising nose

1 Week Post-op - How Much Swelling Will Go Down? 2 answers

I am a week post-op, very early I know! And I am curious as to how much of the size of my nose can be attributed to swelling. I liked my nose from the...
bridge female swelling tip

Can Rhinoplasty Affect Upper Lip's Appearance? 2 answers

I'm three months Rhinoplasty post-op and I'm not happy with the result. Not only am I still in pain, but my nose is still upturned, with a hanging...
upper lip

Why Wouldn't Doctor Give a Kenalog Shot to Reduce Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

What if your Dr. will not give you a kenalog shot to reduce scar tissue? Left side of my nose at the tip has fullness but the other side is all right....
kenalog

Post-op Rhinoplasty and One Nostril is More Swollen Than the Other - Normal? 2 answers

I just had rhinoplasty and one nostril is way more swollen than the other is that normal?
nostrils swelling uneven

Can Nose Appear Shorter After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After a Rhinoplasty, can the nose appear shorter than it was before? In my case, my surgeon assures that he didn't shorten the length nor the tip. He...

How Much Swelling Will Go Down and in How Long? 2 answers

I am 3 weeks post op from my open Septorhinoplasty & Turbinectomies and my nose looks huge and pig like. The columella is really hanging down and...
male nose

Left Nostril Damaged After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 11 days ago, to remove a dorsal hump and to lift the tip of my nose slightly. The cast was removed 2 days ago, and my nose is...
male nostrils

Hit on Nose 10 Days Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had my nose done 2 weeks ago. On my 10th day my son hit me accidentally. There was no blood nothing just hurts a little bit. Now i am very worried...
bump damage female hit

Bump and Swelling 9 Months After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I broke my nose and had it repaired through an open reduction 9 mths ago. my nose is still swollen. some days are better than others. i'm...
swelling

Smelling Strong Chemicals a Month After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I was fixing my Xbox 360 yesterday, and to clean the CPU and GPU from the old residue, I used a strong chemical and it caused me to sneeze a lot...

Nostrils Uneven, Nose Crooked 2 answers

I had a small hump and slight hook nose corrected 3 weeks ago. As you can see my nose is completely messed up. I know the doctors all say swelling,...
female hook hump nose

Scar Tissue Present 6 Months After Rhinoplasty - Need Advice 2 answers

Its been 6 months since my 1st Rhinoplasty surgery. I have recently discovered Scarring tissue issue present just above my tip (Picture given). It...
male scar tissue tip

Is It Possible to Get a Keloid Inside the Nose After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

First let me clear that I scar keloid tissue. I recently had rhinoplasty and I am seeing some tissue inside the nose that looks like keloid. Is that...
keloid scar scar tissue

Is It Okay to Apply an Antibiotic Ointment Inside and Outside my Nose After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

My nose wasn't that swollen when my nose cast came off, however, after the doctor applied this antibiotic ointment inside and outside and nose and...
antibiotic ointment swelling

How Long After Rhinoplasty Before I Can Go in the Sun Without Any Protection at All? 2 answers

When can I expect my nose to be like it was pre operation? I didn't have to use sunscreen pre op, when can I expect to go to the beach and not...
sun protection tanning

How To Improve Depressed Scar and Ridge 1 Month Post-Op? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 34 days ago. There is a ridge on the right side of my nose but not on the left, formed by a depressed part on right side that the...
1 month post-op asymmetry depressed options ridges scar

Ski-Sloped Nose After Rhinoplasty - Is This Normal Healing? 2 answers

I just underwent rhnioplasty today to straighten my nose from in front and from profile view, for some reason the profile view seems sligthly ski...
healing normal profile

I Just Had Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago, How Soon After Can I Sleep on my Stomach? 2 answers

So I have been sleeping on my recliner for the past five nights since my surgery and I'm usually someone who sleeps on their stomach. How soon can...
recovery sleep

Still in Pain 5 Months After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Why do I still have so much pain in my nose & upper jaw after 5 months of my rhinoplasty? I) The pain is constant II) my nose is swollen
pain swelling

Swelling 1 Year Post-op Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I got my rhinoplasty done last year, and I'm not happy with the result. My nose is still wide and the tip is puffy and swollen. I heard about...
puffy eyes steroid swelling

Nose Got Hit After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hi, I had rhinoplasty a little over five weeks ago from another country and my mom accidently hit my nose with her elbow while i was behind her. it...
accident hit injury

Can Light Touching and Massaging Hurt the Nose After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I am about 8 weeks post op from an open rhinoplasty. For the last few weeks, i have found myself subconsciously touching and gently rubbing my nose...
healing massage movement

Cartilage Dropped in Nasal Tip After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op from an open rhinoplasty. When my splint came off, I noticed a marked shift to the right despite having a straight nose to...
cartilage tip

Will Swelling Post-rhinoplasty Get Worse in the Summer Heat? 2 answers

7 weeks post tip rhinoplasty - swelling is worse. Is it connected with summer heat? I had tip rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago (bulbous tip was narrowed). I...
swelling

Do I Have Alar Retraction? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 20 years ago. I've never been happy with my new nose. I think it's too short and it looks "pinched". I plan to get...
nostrils

Bump After Rhinoplasty 7 Weeks in 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago but I see a bump forming on the left side of my nose that makes it uneven. Also the bridge of my nose seems to be...
bump swelling uneven

Bags Under Eyes 5 Months After Rhinoplasty - Why? 2 answers

I am 36 year old female. I had rhinoplasty and a septoplasty 5 months ago. There was no bone breakage done at all. But The Doc did take off some of...
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Redness over Nasal Bone After One Month of Septorhinoplasty 2 answers

I did septorhinoplasty a month a go, but the junction of nasal bone and cartilage where the bone has been broken to repair it still red. I wonder if...
female nose

Rhinoplasty Lumpiness - 3 Weeks Post Op 2 answers

3 weeks post rhinoplasty to correct hump and over-projection of tip. i love the way my nose looks now but just concerned about a little bit of...
lumps swelling

What Did the Doctor Do Wrong with Janet Jacksons' Nose Job? 2 answers

Why does her nose look so unnatural - what technique did the doctor use?
age 45-54 celebrity female nose

Can Poking the Nose After Rhinoplasty Ruin the Results 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 2 days ago and my nose felt a bit droopy so i jently pushed the plastercast up towards my face, then i jently pushed the cast side...
1 day post-op damage movement

Is Shiny Patch After Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue? 2 answers

I have a asymmetrical line that goes straight down from my nasal bone to my tip on the front view. The line is semi-soft, but firm. Basically, this...

Complications Arising Smoking 4 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Ok I know smoking is bad for your health but I can't quit, so in terms of that if I start smoking again 4 weeks post rhinoplasty is it likely to...
smoking

2 Months Post-op: Is a Mild Nose Bleed After Cleaning and Blowing my Nose Normal? 2 answers

After blowing my nose because of stuffiness,I clean it with Q tips and there is always blood on the Q tip, is it normal? Is it normal that I cannot...
bleeding cleaning normal

Using Acne Cream Which Contains Benzoyl Peroxide After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Will using an acne cream containing benzoyl peroxide post rhino plasty operation affect my nose?
benzoyl peroxide

Will my Nose Look the Way it Did When the Splint Was Removed? 2 answers

I had my splint on for 12 days (surgeon's request) and i want to know will my nose look the way it was when it was take off in a years time or...
hump results splint tip

Can Bad Cartilage Graft Be Shaved or Removed? 2 answers

My surgeon used my septum cartilage above my bump which gives it a look like my nose is coming straight out of my forhead,its to masculine looking. I...
graft nose removal shave

can polly beak be corrected if caught early enough? If so, how is it treated and how effective is the treatment? 2 answers

Can polly beak be corrected if caught early enough? If so, how is it treated and how effective is the treatment? I had my surgery 13 days ago &...
female polly beak

Alarpasty Scar Evaluation 2 answers

I did a septorhinoplasty with alarplasty in december 2009 and did an erbium laser resusfacing (fractional) in march 2010. I'm not satisfied with...
nostrils surgery scar

What Happened to my Eyelids After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I'm a quarter korean. I'm annoyed because my nasal bridge's too high to fit my face.it also has a bump.(& I'm 17) Besides,I've...
age 17 or under Asian bridge bumps eyelids female folds high shave

4 Weeks Post Nose Job I Got Hit in the Face 2 answers

My 3yr old toddler waked me on the side on the nose 4 weeks after my surgery...I suddenly became a little stuffy and it got red...it felt like it hurt...
accident hit

Does Kenalog Injections ALWAYS Help/decrease Swelling? Thick Skin! 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 months ago & my nose is very swollen. I think the surgeron did a great job because I LOVED my nose when the splint came off....
nose

Swollen Nose 4 Months Post-op 2 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty four months ago, and now the tip of my nose is still very swollen, and the swelling became worse than before. is there...
swelling

Ear Pressure After Rhinoplasty - Help 2 answers

For 1 yr after a rhino I've had bad ear pressure. I also can't get enough air in.Attempting to treat this surgically, under the theory that...
breathing ears eustachian tube mustache pressure problem

When Can I Sleep Lying Down Again After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

2 questions. When can i sleep lying down or on my side again im 10 weeks PO. Also I know this sounds silly but is it ok to yawn or chew anything hard...

Is Your Nose Meant to Look Extremely Different After Septorhinoplasty? 2 answers

It's been 10 days since i had a septorhinoplasty operation. I had a small hump on the bridge of my nose which was filed down using a rasp. I had...
bridge hump nose septum

Can my Oily Skin Slow Down my Recovery After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to remove a hump and refine the tip of my nose but now I can see my nostrils. my doctor said that my tip will go...
oily skin recovery

Yawning After Septorhinopasty 2 answers

I keep yawning...and find it hard to control it. I am 2 weeks post op. Sometimes when I yawn, it makes me flare my nostrils which I can't control,...
2 weeks post-op pressure risk yawning

Is It Safe To Use Biore Strips For Dry Skin After Rhinoplasty 2 Week Post Op? 2 answers

I am 2 weeks post op and my nose is extremely dry. It looks like there is layer of dirt on my nose and it is flaky with blackheads. Is it safe to use...
2 weeks post-op blackheads dry skin

Will the "Button Nose" Look of my Nose Go Away when Swelling Subsides? 2 answers

I am 5 days post op and got my cast off today. I KNOW that swelling is still present and I'm suppose to be patient but I feel like my nostrils are...
1 week post-op button nose swelling

Post Rhinoplasty: Philtrum Bridges Gone and Slight Bump Under Nose 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty last sept .. and the right side of my nose look swollen also just below my nose there is still swelling and when i smile it...
10 months post-op bump female philtrum protruding stitches swelling

Bump on the Bridge After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hi,iam 36 female,i had a rhinoplasty about 3 months ago it was to remove a bump(big bone)on the bridge& to elevate &decrease the length of the...
age 35-44 bridge bump female

Scar Tissue Inside the Nose After Open Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a very unfortunate open rhinoplasty about 2 months ago. I went in for a minor (closed) tip revision and ended up with an open rhinoplasty and...
2 months post-op hard open scar tissue

Nasal Irrigation OK After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I know it is safe to use saline spray after rhinoplasty, but can I do nasal irrigation with more volume (like those squeeze bottles or bulbs they sell...

Indented Scar Treatment After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty on May 20, 2010. The external splint that was placed on my nose after surgery caused an indented scar on my nose. The scar is 4mm...
age 25-34

How Soon Can You Tell when There's an "Inverted V" After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. Since the cast removal, I noticed a clear indication of where the nose (cartilage) attaches to the bone. The...
inverted v deformity

Post Rhinoplasty- Do I Need Kenalog Shots? 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to remove my hump, narrow my bulbous nose and lift the tip. I know I still have a lot more time/healing to go...
1 month post-op dents kenalog unhappy

When Will Congestion Clear After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I just got my nose done yesterday and I'm pretty congested.... I know I'm being impatient but I feel like I need to blow my nose so I can...
congestion

Will Flat Areas on Nose Change As Swelling Reduces? 2 answers

I asked my surgeon at a post-op appointment whether or not these flat shapes on the sides of my nose will change as the general swelling of my nose...
bulbous female flat swelling

Columella Very Slanted After Surgery. 2 answers

I had a septoplasty (deviated septum) and tip rhinoplasty 2.5 months ago. I'm breathing fine, however my Columella is very slanted. Very...
3 months post-op asymmetry columella nostrils septorhinoplasty slanted

Nose Too Far Apart from Upper Lip After Rhinoplasty? (Photos) 2 answers

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...
3 days post-op spacing swelling upper lip

Nose Getting Bigger After Inserting Q Tips Inside 2 answers

Hi Doctors! I did my rhinoplasty on the 19 of april, it went smoothly, normal bruising and swelling as expected, then after a week it began to appear...
blood bruising damage growing insertion mucus swelling

Swelling 4 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago to remove a small hump on bridge of nose,also the surgeon narrowed my nasal bones, and done some tip work my nose...
1 month post-op bridge swelling

Why Does the Tip of my Nose Bend to the Left After Rhinoplasty (6 Weeks Post Op)? 2 answers

I had my rhinoplasty 10th may 2011 at stirling through transform, I had the bridge changed (which is perfect) and the tip, I had a double tip....now...
2 months post-op bent crooked

Do I Need Filler or Fat Transfer for my Nose to Contour After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I just had my gore tex rhinoplasty, i have no bridge and i have a bulbous tip, my surgeon did a bridge for me and did a reduction in my alar. After a...

What is a Greenstick Infracture? 2 answers

I recently had rhinoplasty performed to reduce the width of my nose the side bones were moved in (greenstick infracture was performed). Just wondering...
bone greenstick infracture

Dented Right Side of Bridge From Sunglasses. Will It Bounce Back? (photo) 2 answers

It has been 10 weeks since my rhinoplasty. I wore a pair of sunglasses the other day thinking it was okay. I wore them for 30 minutes Now 2 days after...
2 months post-op dents glasses worried

What is This Hard Pointy Bump at the Tip of Nose Years After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had surgery to remove a bump at age 16; I am now going to be 23. For about 3 years now I've noticed I have a hard pointy bump under the skin at...

Face Swelling or Excess Skin After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty one month ago, and I still have swelling around my cheeks, nose, and jaws. I had my bones narrowed to reduce the width and...
excess skin face swelling

Nostril Piercing After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty with silicon implant to correct flat nose. The implant runs till the tip of nose. Can I undergo nostril piercing procedure now? What...
implant piercing risk

Pain Inside Nose After Removal of Internal Sutures 2 answers

My PS removed all sutures yesterday and since then the inside of my nose feels tender and abit sore. Is this normal? Thank you.
pain sutures

Will my Tip Continue to Drop 3 Months After Septo-rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Hi I had sepro-rhinoplasty I am 3 months post op, I'm still swollen and a bit numb. Will my tip continue to drop? It's still too high, is this...
tip

Bumped my New Nose ~ Damage or Realignment? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty for weeks ago, and this morning my dog bumped it and now theres a small red mark where he bumped it. Will that cause my nose to...
accident

9 Days Post-op. Will Hanging Columella Recede? 2 answers

Will the columella lift up anymore when the swelling goes away?
columella hanging swelling

How Long Will my Nose Be Blocked After Tip Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

tip

After Rhinoplasty - Will Nose Collapse if I Get Hit on the Nose? 2 answers

Let's Say a Guy Had a Nose Job, 2 Years Later He Hit His Nose or Got Biten Up. No i am not a guy, but i am a messy type of person who jumps around...
accident collapse hit

Risk of Rollercoaster Rides 9 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Simple question.. Is it okay to go on rollercoasters 9 weeks after septorhinoplasty?
2 months post-op amusement park risk

Rhinoplasty - Ways of Telling if a Nose is Still Swollen? 2 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago. I'd ike to know if surgeons can make an estimate of how much swelling a person still has using factors such...
1 month post-op closed numb swelling

Blocked Nostril After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had open rhino 3.5 wks ago. Pleased with overall results, but very concerned about completely blocked left nostril. My Dr said it is cartilage, wait...
nostrils recovery

Can I Get the Filler As Soon As I Have Nose Implant Removed? 2 answers

I would like to have filler used to enhance my nose as soon as implant is removed so there won't be "drastic" change or noticeable...
combination filler implant nose removal

Headaches Normal After Rhinoplasty Where Nose Was Broken? 2 answers

Is it normal to have headaches 2 months after rhinoplasty? My nasal bones were broken on the left side and thats where i have have a headache on the...
2 months post-op headache normal wide

Fractured Nose. Closed Reduction. Closed Rhino at Same Time. Concerned About Asymmetrical Swelling. 2 answers

Had touch up rev.rhinoplasty scheduled in 6 months.Unfortunatly got in a fight and my nose was broken. It was decided to attempt to fix the fracture...
1 week post-op asymmetry broken nose reduction swelling

How Long Would It Take for Scar Tissue to Form After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

For instance, if two weeks after my rhinoplasty I started doing heavy lifting everyday and bleeding from that caused excess scar tissue, how long...
bleeding lifting scar tissue timing

3 Years Post Nose Job my Dog Bit my Nose, is the Little Hard Bump Under the Bite Permanent? 2 answers

I had a nose job 3 years ago and 3 days ago my dog bit my nose. He pierced through the skin and I now have a hard bump under the bite cut. It's...
3 years post-op bump dog bite

Is It Normal to Have Blisters Inside Your Nose 5 Months After Rhinoplasty? Will It Go Away on Its Own? 2 answers

Since my surgery I have noticed little blisters inside my nose that were not there b4. I have not been able to see them,but they feel like fluid...
blister normal

When Will the Mucuous Crust Attached to Internal Sutures Come off After Septorhinoplasty? 2 answers

I have undergone my septo rhinoplasty about 3 weeks ago.Internal sutures are dissolved or fallen off on their own. I still have lot of mucuous crust...

Need Help with Ear Pressure / Ear Clogging After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

About 2 years ago I had a rhinopalasty. Ever since then I've had an intense sensation of pressure in my ears. I've been to many Dr.s. No one...
ears pain pressure

Should I Be Worried About Pain 3.5 Weeks After Rhino? 2 answers

Hi, i experience mild pain along the bridge of my nose and tip and it's already been 3.5 weeks after my revision rhinoplasty+ tip-work with septal...
1 month post-op normal pain

3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty I Fell of Bike: Can the Results Be Affected? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago, and 3 weeks after surgery I was on my scooter and fell off onto the ground.I fell off accidently as I crashed into a...
accident movement nasal bone results timing

Notched Nostrils After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hello, I had a nose augmentation with rib cartilage (bridge and tip) about 7 days ago and I am really worried because my nostril openings are showing...
1 week post-op nostrils notched

Rhinoplasty Ice and Tape 2 answers

This may sound a little odd but here goes. I just had a nose job about a month ago and the graft on the tip of my nose shifted immediately after the...
1 month post-op ice shifting tape

Why Do I Have Exposed Nostrils? 2 answers

Before rhinoplasty I had a long, strong nose. I was looking to have a more slimmer nose and a bit more of projection on the tip. I ended up with a...
nose

Hanging Columellar After Rhinoplasty, What Are My Revision Options? 2 answers

After having an alar base reduction last yr as a revision procedure ive noticed that although im happy that my nose is narrower at the base that from...
columella hanging options

I Had a Rhinoplasty 3 Weeks Ago; Will a Small Dent on the Right Side of my Nose Go Away Soon? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty exactly 3 weeks ago, and all bandages were removed 4 days ago. When this was done, I noticed that I had a small bruise/dent on the...
3 weeks post-op dents final result worried

Is it OK to use Glycolic Acid Cream Post-Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I use a glycolic acid cream to lessen fresh red marks and control acne, I had a closed rhinoplasty a week ago, I want to use this product again...
acne redness timing

How Long After Having Rhinoplasty Do You Have to Wait Before Having a Chemical Peel? 2 answers

combination wait

Is It Okay To Go On Rollercoasters 2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Hello I am going on holiday in 6 weeks. By then I will be 8 or 9 weeks past my Operation. I had closed septorhinoplasty. I read that the bones should...
2 months post-op amusement park

What Happens if Nerves Are Damaged During Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I was wondering what happens if nerves are damaged during Rhinoplasty. If they are can they affect the facial muscles at all? How can I tell if my...
face muscle nerve damage

Malar Fat Died After Bad Nose Job - Help, Someone!!! 2 answers

Help, someone. I had a revision Rhinoplasty 1 year ago and ever since the op, all the fat in my cheeks has disapeared. I believe this is my Malar fat....
1 year post-op cheeks options volume loss

6 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty and There is a Line on the Right Side of my Nose 2 answers

Hi doctors:) im 6 weeks post op rhinoplasty i dont have any problems breathing or anything but there is a line on my left side near my nostril and...
lines

Rhinoplasty Swelling Stagnent 2 answers

I had an open septo-rhinoplasty about 2 months ago. The decrease in my swelling has been stagnant. I have noticed no change in weeks. I am due for...
2 months post-op options swelling

Is the Yellow Patch Inside my Nostril an Infection? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 13 months ago and still experience swelling and redness. I have been told this is likely an infection on here. I can see something...
1 year post-op infection yellow

Hit the Nose Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Hi,I had closed Rhnioplasty 25 days ago (I had a bump on my nose I wanted it to be removed). My younger sister accidentally hit me on the tip of my...
1 month post-op accident closed results shape

I Had a Closed Rhinoplasty 6 Weeks Ago my Tip is Too High and Long 2 answers

My concern is the tip still swollen or is that the shape of my new nose, I had the bridge lowered and my tip was boulbus and it had a split in the...
1 month post-op nose tip upturned

A Deviated Septum Developed After Primary Rhinoplasty 2 answers

The surgeon used septal cartilage grafts to raise the tip of my nose and did an alarplasty to narrow the nostrils. The result is still much better...
deviated septum

I Got my Revision Rhinoplasty on Last Augest I Bulbus Nasal Tip Due to Fibrosis Will Kenolog Injection Be Helpful for Me 2 answers

Where can i get it in chennai,india.my cosmetic surgeon is not experienced in kenolog injection.
11 months post-op doctor referral kenalog

Why Doesn't Tip of Nose Feel Attached 1 Year After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

The tip of my nose keeps moving around and doesn't feel attached. why? If I get i go for revision just for the tip, how long will it take for swelling...
tip

What Are the Bumps on Either Side of Bridge of Nose After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Hello, I had rhinoplasty nearly a month ago, to remove a small hump on the bridge of my nose and to reduce the tip a little. I don't think that...
1 month post-op bumps

Cortisone Steroid Post Injection Swelling? Is This Normal? 2 answers

Its been 5 weeks since my post op revision rhinoplasty to remove excess cartilage on my supratip (pollybeak). The supratip is now better however there...
1 month post-op cortisone duration normal swelling

Filler Caused Tip to Move After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had open rhinoplasty almost a year ago. 2 or 3 months post op, i went to have juvederm in the side of my nose as i had dents. i now have a larger...
tip

Question About Excess Scarring in Tip Post Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I once picked in my nose with a metal eye plucker to pull somting out then i hit the nose wall really hard. it hurt alot for a few days but didnt...
asymmetry nose tip pain picking

Will my Nose Return to the Way It Looked After the Cast Was Removed? 2 answers

I had closed rhinoplasty approx 7 weeks ago. I was thrilled with the way my nose looked when I got my cast off day 7. I noticed the next day my nose...
cast final result removal swelling

Hit Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op Rhino, Could I Have Done Permanent Damage? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about 6 weeks ago and my boyfriend accidentally hit me on my nose. it wasnt a really hard hit and my nose doesnt appear to look...
6 weeks post-op damage hit

Medial Crus of Major Alar Broke Off, when to Fix? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty a month ago. My surgeon sutured together medial crus of major alar. My nose used to be curved. One of the medial crus of major alar...
inner labia nose

Bigger Nose After Surgery: Can I Totally Change It Again? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 months ago . i had hump and couldnt breathe well. after surgery tip of my nose looks much bigger and when i look at the mirror i...
6 months post-op bigger breathing problems crooked hump nose tip options

Outer,lower Edge of Alar is 2-3 Mm Lower on One Side After Touching in Sleep 2 answers

I had nose-lengthening rhinoplasty and also corrected over-exposed nostrils 7 weeks ago. ever since day 3 of surgery, after i caught myself picking my...
2 months post-op alar asymmetry picking

Small Bump on Side of Nose After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I have gotten rhinoplasty a little over a year ago. When I first got my cast off, my nose perfectly smooth. Then, two weeks later I noticed a small...
1 year post-op bump

Nose Tip Swelling, When Can I Expect To See The Final Shape Of My Nose? 2 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty two weeks ago. I used to have a wide nose and doctor has performed osteotomies to narrow the bridge down. He also reduced...
final result swelling timing

Normal to Still Have Stitch 1 Month Post- Op? 2 answers

Hi i had a rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago and ive noticed that on the corner of my nostril theres a black stitch there. is that normal to still have a stitch...
1 month post-op normal stitches

Swelling 2 answers

How different does the nose really look after swellings gone down.if they tell you noone else will notice your swelling going down only you then that...
nose

Is There a Solution After a Rhinoplasty to Correct an Assymetrical Result? 2 answers

My nose is now smaller but after a cople of month it was quite obvious that the nose is asymetrical. One part is quite nice and the other one to be...
asymmetry options

I Had Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Last Week. Can I Travel on a 9 Hour Flight Next Week? 2 answers

It will be 2 weeks and 4 days after my surgery. I will be on a 9 hour flight. Is it Ok? I also want to know when can I lay under the sun after...
combination flying travel

Rhinoplasty Questions 2 answers

Hello Everyone, I've had Rhinoplasty surgery performed a year and a half ago and I find it odd that my nose is still dry and swollen, the tip is...
causes dry swelling

Methods to Induce Angiogenesis in Skin 2 answers

I have undergone a few rhinoplasties and in hopes of improving the circulation in my nose I am looking into ways of promoting angiogenesis, other than...
female

Is my Nose Even on Each Side? Also is my Tip Still Too Low? 2 answers

I had open rhinoplasty done a month ago and when i got my cast off i noticed one side of my nose was bigger then the other, it makes my nose look...
1 month post-op downturned female uneven

After Rhinoplasty, Tip Not Pointing Straight, Why Would this Be? (photo) 2 answers

Before septo-rhinoplasty, bone deviated to the left and the tip had a lump on one side and regular indent on other side. 1 month after surgery, while...
crooked nose tip options

Nose Job Related to Drooping? 2 answers

If someone gets a nose job, will the new nose be more prone to drooping? Does that mean that anyone that gets a nose job will probably need revision...
droopy

Sideways Bump Nose to After Rhinoplasty! 2 answers

10 days after rhinoplasty I was squeezing through a jammed door. I turned my head too early and bent my nose sideways on the door. It hurt but...
1 week post-op bent movement shifting

Hit in the Nose 1 Week After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

My daughter just hit bridgr of my nose with plastic stick quite hard. am worried will give me a permanant bump.

Nostril is Swelling from Inside out, Is This Likely to Go Away? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. About one week ago, I noticed that the skin inside my left nostril where it looks like the incision was made was...
3 weeks post-op nostrils swelling

Thick Scar on my Tip After Rhinoplasty, How Effective are Cortisone Injections after 4 Months? 2 answers

4 months ago I had an open rhinoplasty, my nose started to develop a very thick scar under the tip (I think It might be 2 mm)I had 2 injections of...
4 months post-op cortisone nose tip scar tissue

Was Told to Apply Pressure to the Sides of my Nose After Reduction Rhinoplasty and Osteotomies, Is this Correct? 2 answers

I'm day 7 post-op & had my splint/stitches removed day 6. I had a reduction rhino/septoplasty/osteotomy to fix my crooked humped nose. My PS...
1 week post-op aftercare pressure

Everyday Swelling or Permanet Nasal Obstruction 12 Days After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I just had a closed rhinoplasty 12 days ago. About 3 days ago the right nostri's tissue (inside middle of nose) has swelled up, blocking a good...

Rhinoplasty 4 Days Ago, Why Would One of my Nostrils be So Much Smaller Than the Other? 2 answers

Hi there, I had closed rhinoplasty four days ago and one of my nostrils has gone all tiny in comparison to the other nostril and what it was a few...
4 days post-op asymmetry nostrils uneven

Is It Normal That One of my Eyes Doesn't Shut Completely 1 Week After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 1 week ago and when I close my eyes or blink the corner of my left eye stays open a little bit. By looking at it you can't tell...
1 week post-op eyelids normal

The is a Hard Bump on the Side of Nose 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Should I Be Concerned? 2 answers

Hello, I have had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to refine the tip and despite specifically telling the surgeon I did not want him to mess with my bone...
3 weeks post-op bump normal

Will the Drooping and Swelling of my Nose Subside? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago, and my tip is still swollen and where the incision is it's quite droopy, will it go away? And will the tip...
11 months post-op droopy expectation recovery swelling tip

Can I Inhale Steam After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Hello Doc! i had rhinoplasty 20daysago.I still have swelling on my face,congestion in my nose and cant speak properly.i apply ice twice in a day.since...
breathing cold congestion

Unhappy With Effect on Tip Nose After Nostrils Surgery. Will It Get Better In Time? (photo) 2 answers

Hi i had a nostrils surgery 3 month ago where i reduce the size of the nosetrils, but the scar is still up lift from the skin,, it has slowly go down...
3 months post-op expectation nose tip nostril reduction

Nose Stiffness? 2 answers

Is nose stiffness normal 7 months post rhinoplasty op and not being able to crinkle my nose and face much?
7 months post-op normal stiffness

Rhinoplasty Swelling After 5 Mounts and 7 Days? (photo) 2 answers

After 5 mounts and 7 days after rhinoplasty(my operation was open), the swelling doesn't go and may nose is firm. Now, my nose is bigger than my...
1 week post-op expectation open recovery swelling

Excessive Lower Cartilage After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Can excessive lower cartilage left after rhinoplasty cause the tip to look too narrow?and if the excessive cartilage will be removed with a revison is...
cartilage narrow

Do Epsom Salts Help Bring Down Swelling 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. My nose was very wide in the middle. At the 2.5 months my doctor gave me a kenalog injection which helped with...
4 months post-op aftercare effectiveness epsom salts swelling

6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty Swelling Has Increased, Have I Damaged my Nose? 2 answers

I am approx. 6 months post closed rhino. When i got my cast off, my bridge was very swollen but my tip was so nice and petite! i had/have a bulbous...
6 months post-op damage swelling

Small Lumps on my Nose After Rhinoplasty- What's This? 2 answers

I have recently noticed that my nose now has 2 small lumps after my rhinoplasty which I had 5 weeks ago in Russia. They are very hard and my nose has...
1 month post-op bumps causes

Normal To Leave Columella Graft Visible In Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Recently i had a columella strut placed using rib and the graft became visible. i then had it stiched up but i could still see the graft. the doctor...
columella graft normal noticeable

Post Rhinoplasty - Cant Crinkle Nose? 2 answers

Almost 7 months post op and my nose is stiff and the area around my eyes closest to my nose and i cant crinkle my nose/face. Is this normal and will...
7 months post-op expectation normal recovery sore stiffness

Does Vitamin E Affect Bleeding or Swelling in Rhinoplasty 2 answers

Post surgery I was told not to have any Vitamin E or anything that might be a blood thinner. My bruises are all gone and I am past 2 weeks with no...
2 weeks post-op blood thinner contraindication swelling vitamin e

Can Blowing the Nose Really Hard After 6weeks Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 2 answers

It's been 6 weeks and 3 days post-op rhinoplasty surgery, blew my nose in a hard way, and it vibrated (same way as before surgery) i am concerned...
6 weeks post-op blow nose damage results

Is Pain in Nose and Headache 1 Month After Rhinoplasty Normal? 2 answers

I had rhinoplasty 1 month ago and the left side of my septum has a throbbing feeling that gives me a headache is this normal? Also I heard that I can...
1 month post-op headache hole normal

I Had Open Rhino Two Weeks Ago and Now my Nose is Crooked and Uneven Will This Go Away? (photo) 2 answers

Before my surgery I had a droopy nose and indentation on the right side of my face. Two weeks ago I had open rhino and my tip was raised and bone...
2 weeks post-op crooked

Does Bridge and Tip Swelling Make Nostril Flare Appear Bigger? 2 answers

I'm 3 weeks post op and I do expect there to be swelling especially in the bridge and tip. I had bridge and tip narrowed and alar base reduction,...
nostrils swelling

Is my Nose Still Swollen 4 Months Post Op? (photo) 2 answers

I had a closed rhinoplasty 4 months ago the right side is great but my left side shows a bump from the top and its curved so is it normal or should i...
4 months post-op hump normal swelling

Thin Skin After Rhinoplasty, Anything I Can Do To Thicken? 2 answers

Ever since having a rhinoplasty my skin on my nose is extremely thin, is there anything i can do to make my skin thicker? thank you.
options thicken thin skin

When Will my Nose Stop Being So Runny? 1 Week After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

My nose has been quite runny so I have been cleaning with cotton tips for the last week, but the nurses told me to minimise this. Could you tell me...
1 week post-op drainage timing

Will A Bethametasone Injection For A Cold Interfered With Rhino Results? 2 answers

Hello, I had a rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, my ears have been clogged for a couple days and I have a swollen throat so my doctor prescribed me with...
3 weeks post-op damage injection results sick

Can Feeling Contours of Nose After Rhinoplasty Shift Bones? 2 answers

10 days ago I had a revision rhinoplasty, to reset nasal bones as they were not done in my initial septorhinoplasty after a hump was removed. After...
10 days post-op damage results shifting

How to Verify Whether Mersilene Mesh Was Used in Nose Tip for a Nose Job Done 6 Week Ago? 2 answers

If one wonders whether the doctor told the truth, how can one verify whether mersilene mesh was used in nose tip and the mobile part of the...
6 weeks post-op mesh nose tip

7 Months After Rhinoplasty, Upper Nose is Tender and Sore, What Can I Do? 2 answers

Its been 7 months since my rhinoplasty and the upper half of my nose near my eyes is tender and sore and i have sharp pain sensations come and go....
7 months post-op sore tender

Worried I've Had my Nose Shape Changed for the Worst! When Will I Know For Sure? 2 answers

I had ryno done 3 weeks ago to correct a bump to the nose (right side of bridge)- my surgeon said i have what is described as a 'flat top'...
3 weeks post-op flat nose bridge hump swelling

How to Thicken Skin After Rhinoplasty to Avoid Revision? (photo) 2 answers

So apparently I have thin skin and it is showing imperfections on the tip of my nose. Is there a way to thicken the skin on the nose, I really would...
options thicken thin skin

Is Light Sniffling and Nose Breathing OK 1 Day Post Op? 2 answers

Hello, I am one day post op and was wondering if light sniffling and breathing out of my nose is ok to do? I am breathing out of my mouth as much as I...
1 day post-op breathing risk sniffling

Can Taping my Nose Negatively Influence the Recovery? 2 answers

I've had my rhinoplasty 3 months ago.Unfortunately I'm not happy with the results and it afects me psychologically very much.it's still...
3 months post-op recovery tape unhappy

How Much Swelling Should be Expected After an Alar Base Reduction? 2 answers

I recently had an alar base reduction done. My nose looks a bit better but my main concern is that the alar subcutaneous fat on both sides are larger...
alar reduction swelling

What Type of Imaging Device Candetect a Radix Silacitc Nasal Implant? 2 answers

Physicians can feel it but cant seem to detect it on any imaging device (i.e. cat scan, x ray) what the heck did they put in me! sure could use some...
detection device implant technology

2 Months Post Op but Not Happy, When Will I See The Final Result? 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 2 months ago. I also had a deviated septum. Its been 9 weeks but i still think my nose looks upturned alot and there is a...
2 months post-op final result swelling unhappy

My Nose Runs Constantly 15 & 7 Years Years Post Op- Any Suggestions? 2 answers

In 1998, I underwent rhinoplasty. I had to go back for a septorhinoplasty in 2005 due to a collapsed nostril and tip issues. Since the second surgery,...
causes collapse recommendation running

Will my Rhinoplasty Swelling Go Down? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty just under two weeks ago and have had my splint off three days ago. While I am happy with the overall shape of my nose I have two...
recovery side effects swelling

Nose Movement and Clicking After Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 1 answer

I am now 3 and a half weeks post op from a septoplasty/rhinoplasty. One week ago I was looking at something in my right nostril and felt something...
complication nose side effects

How Much Will my Profile Change During the Months of Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I received rhinoplasty approximately 2 months. My nose had a huge hump and it curved down a lot at the bottom (before). I wanted my nose not...
amount curved female hump nose tip profile swelling

Squeezing Blackheads 10 Weeks Post-rhinoplasty 1 answer

I have been squeezing my nose to get rid of blackheads. I had my nasal bones broken and taken in and a hump shaved. Also, the PS used cartilage from...
blackheads damage

Can I Masturbate 1 Week After Open Rhinoplasty and Lip Reduction? 1 answer

As soon as the cast came off my nose I masturbated, was there any possible harm done?
1 week post-op activity damage

Nose Really Swollen, Big, Crooked 3 1/2 Weeks Post Op. 1 answer

My nose was big with a hump and it curved down a lot at the bottom, basically looked like a beak. Because my nose was my biggest feature, I told the...
big nose crooked female swelling

Breathing After Septo-Rhinoplasty/Turbinate Reduction + Steroid Use 1 answer

I am 1.25 weeks p/o septorhinoplasty and turbinate reduction (microdebrider) -I chose to have one turbinate reduced due to 'compensatory...
breathing steroid swelling turbinate

How long does scar tissue take to shrink? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty about 5 weeks ago to narrow a wide bridge. The sides of my bridge/the skin on the side of my bridge appears to be swollen. The...
recovery scar tissue swelling

Hit Nose 2 Months After Surgery and Now Have Bump 1 answer

I'm 2 months post-Rhino and hit my nose last Thursday. I was taking the dog for a walk and the retractable leash came up and hit the bridge of my...
bump damage redness

Cast on Nose Feels Loose After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty three days ago and my cast feels a bit loose, like I can raise it a tiny, tiny bit up from my nose and move it slightly from left to...
1 week post-op bandage cast loose

Remaining Bump After Open Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty 1 answer

I am a male 24 years old who had open rhinoplasty/septoplasty 6 weeks ago. Though my breathing is now perfect, i am far from pleased with the aestetic...
age 18-24 bump male

Having Pain in from my Front Teeth After Pulling a Dissolving Stitch from my Nose. 1 answer

Hi I had my rhinoplasty last month and yesterday when I was cleaning my nose I accidentally pulled a dissolving stitch and I had a little pain, but...
male nose

Bump Appeared After Rhinoplasty. Still Can't Breathe, Either. 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty about 11 months ago. I got my deviated septum fixed, my nose straightened (although, I'm not certain it is straight as it looks...
breathing bumps deviated septum hump straighten tip

I Had Rhinoplasty (Bridge) 10-15-10, when Can I Touch my Nose and Apply Makeup? 1 answer

When can I touch my nose and apply makeup? I had Rhinoplasty (norrowing of the bridge) on 10-15-10.
bridge female makeup nose

Difficulty Smiling After Columella and Philtrum Augmentation 1 answer

My friend told me that she had difficulty doing a full smile after a rhinoplasty with augmentation of her philtrum and lowering of columella. She is 3...
columella philtrum post-op smile

Are You More Congested After Spreader Graft Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

A year ago I had rhinoplasty to fix a severely deviated septum & enlarged turbinates, & my doc "refined" my nose. While healing my...
graft spreader

Stiffness, Eye Pain and Burning After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I had a Rhinoplasty procedure with tip revision 6 months ago and have been experiencing burning eyes. My eyes feel like they have a foreign object in...

Tip of Nose Doesn't Move After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

What happen when tip of the nose drop too much that you get a downturn? My nose was drooping and I had a nose job. It has been four months and the...
polly beak

3 Months Post Rhinoplasty and Still Have a Prominent Dorsal Hump. 1 answer

I had a closed Septo - rhinoplasty exactly three months ago. My nose looks bulbous particularly around the tip. The dorsal hump on my nose is as...
bulbous dorsal hump nose nose tip upturned

Post-Rhino Bruising - What's Wrong with Heparinoid Cream? 1 answer

I looked at the answers from doctors on this subject and was surprised this treament was not mentioned. Heparinoid cream is used in the treatment of...
bruising cream

Is It Normal for my Nose to Be Swollen 9 Months After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had my rhinoplasty 9 months ago. The swelling of my nose seems to fluctuate by the day. Some days it looks really good and other days the opposite....
9 months post-op normal swelling

Uneven Tip and Upper Part of the Nose(bone)after Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty a month ago.The tip of my nose(before)was a little bigger on the one side and so was the nasal bone.However,after surgery I still...
1 month post-op asymmetry nose tip swelling

Red Splotches on Nose After Rhinoplasty - Possibly from Taping ? 1 answer

My dr told me that taping is not necessary but Ive started taping and will do for the next 3 months. I change my tapes every 12 hours. I have just...
redness tape

Normal to Have a Lot of Asymmetric Tip Swelling 8 Months Post Open Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

My left side is more swollen and there is a bump inside the top of my nose next to my septum and on the right side I feel a bally/knot under my skin....
8 months post-op asymmetry bump normal nose tip swelling

3 Months Since Rhinoplasty & Still Really Congested. Is This Normal? 1 answer

Ive been using Fess to try & clear it up, it is only temporary relief. I never had any problems breathing before my rhinoplasty, am i just being...
congestion normal

Nose Looks Long and Pointy Post-Rhinoplasty - is This Swelling? 1 answer

I had a Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. I had a bump removed from the bridge and i had the nose shortened a little bit. However, my nose looks extremely long...
pointy swelling

3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty - Upturned Pig Nose 1 answer

At first I thought the pig appearance was due to the cast. It didn't change when cast came off. I did not ask for my tip to be rotated at all, but...
3 weeks post-op pig-like upturned

Why Can't I Move my Upper Lip Vertically 4 Years After Rhinopalsty? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 4 years ago and cannot figure out why I cannot move my upper lip as I did before. I just noticed that the only way to move it...
complication upper lip

One Month After Rhinoplasty and One Side is Bigger Than the Other, is It Normal ? 1 answer

asymmetry nose

Smoking Medical Marijuana After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 1 answer

I live in California where medical marijuana is legal. I had a rhinoplasty one week ago and am wondering when I can resume smoking medical marijuana....
1 week post-op marijuana smoking

Will my Nostrils Be Even Again After Swelling Goes Down Post Septorhinoplasty ? 1 answer

I am 3&1/2 weeks post septorhinoplasty (i had a surgery to fix a large preforated septum)& although i know that swelling takes up to 1yr to go...
3 weeks post-op asymmetry nostrils septorhinoplasty swelling

Tip Rhinoplasty 1 Year Ago - Tip is Crooked when I Smile 1 answer

On 1 side I have constant drainage that smells infected. This has been consistent since the surgery was done. My surgeon has prescribed Glyndimycon,...
crooked smile tip

Am I Experiencing a Nasal Collapse After a Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had an open rhinoplasty 10 month ago. Approximately 3 month ago I realized that the left side of my nose is somewhat collapsing? I can still breathe...
10 months post-op collapse male

Loved My Nose When Cast Came Off. Now It Looks Different. What Happened? 1 answer

Underwent rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. i had a large hump and my dr said it made the tip drope a little..got cast of and loved my nose,no hump-little and...
female splint swelling

Day 15 After Rhinoplasty the Tip is Low Enough 1 answer

Its day 15 after rhinoplasty and the tip is almost at the same place as before. May i afraid that it will drop more in next days? more than it was...
2 weeks post-op no change nose tip swelling

Is It Possible to Reattach the M. Nasolabialis Muscle to the Septum? 1 answer

My doctor released the m. nasolabialis muscle (in addition to the depressor septi) during septorhinoplasty (approx. 4.5 years ago). As a result my...
attachment definition depressor septi muscle female movement risk

Front View of Nose Looks Worse. Is This Just Swelling? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and the front view of my nose looks deformed now. The bridge/middle of my nose looks wide and doesn't flow. It also...
bridge swelling

Notched Nostril After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

Hi I am on day 25 post op rhinoplasty.the left hand side of the nose is more swollen, puffy, and stiff. I am worried because the nostril are...
1 month post-op nostrils notched uneven

Can Rubbing Your Nose After Rhinoplasty Damage It? 1 answer

I had a revision rhinoplasty with cartilage grafts done about 5 months ago. I woke up last night rubbing near my nose. it makes me nervous that I...
nose

Strange Horizontal Lines Above Lip After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I had primary rhino one year ago. There was septal grafting to provide tip elevation, stability. There are now two obnoxious, horizontal lines beneath...
horizontal lines

When Will Final Nose Shape Be Apparent After Rhinoplasty with Implant? 1 answer

I had my nose done and its been a 6 weeks. its still healing but i was concerned about the shape of the nose. I had a silicone implant done and as the...
duration implant shifting silicone implant

Will Kenalog Injections Help with Disproportioned Nostrils After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty done over 5 months ago and all swelling went away except in my left top nostril where my deviated septum was and it is not the...
disproportionate female kenalog swelling uneven

Scarring After Rhynoplasty, What is That Lumpy Scaring? 1 answer

Hi, 3 weeks post operative open rhynoplasty and lumpy scarring in nostrels that can be seen. Will this settle after time? I had to get 1 disolable...
3 weeks post-op lumps normal scar

Gauze Left Inside Nose, Now I Have Bump in Same Area 1 answer

I had my nose narrowed and tip refined. 5 weeks after surgery I discovered gauze still in the right side of my nose which had began to attach to my...
bump nose

Facials and Massage After Open Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago? 1 answer

I had undergone open rhinoplasty 3 months ago..Can i start taking facial now which includes face and nose massage or should i wait for some more time...
massage

5 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty Swelling (Male) 1 answer

Hello, i had rhinoplasty five months back some swelling is still there is it because i lifted weights in the gym after 17 days of my surgery or is it...
5 months post-op male swelling

Air Bubble After Septo-rhinoplasty 1 answer

I'm approximately 4 months post op from a septo-rhinoplasty and have noticed what feels like an air bubble (and looks like a mosquito bite or the...
bubble effect nostrils

Having Rhinoplasty Surgery, then Getting a Nose Piercing? 1 answer

I have to have Rhinoplasty surgery to straighten my nose after I've broken it because it causes me breathing problems and nose bleeds, and I was...
2 months post-op piercing risk

Is There Something About Rib Cartilage That Makes the Nose Swell a Lot when It is Used? 1 answer

Or is it just a coincidence that the nose swells a lot when it is used, since it is often used in open, revision rhinoplasties which result in a lot...
cartilage nose swelling

Recent Tip Plasty. Can my Tip Drop After the Cast is Removed? 1 answer

Hi there, I had open tip plasty approx 3 weeks ago. Although I understand there will be swelling for a while I think the tip was more rotated up when...
drop tip

Upturned Tip 3 Days Post-op - Normal? 1 answer

I had a droopy and over-projecting nose tip. I asked the surgeon to raise it up a little and told him to make the tip parallel to the ground , not...
male normal tip upturned

Do Steroid Injections (Cortisone) After Rhinoplasty Rid or Just Prevent Scar Tissue? 1 answer

I am nearly 6 weeks post-op. My nose has looked fuller within the last week and it may be due to scar tissue. I am seeing my doctor next month (at 7.5...
1 month post-op cortisone scar tissue swelling

Breathing Problems Post Nose Job 2011 1 answer

Had open septorhinoplasty with osteoctomy (March 2011) to remove hump in bridge,fix deviated septum and droopy nose.1st month everything was fine,but...
5 months post-op breathing problems deviated septum septorhinoplasty

Will Drinking Alcohol And Accidental Removal Of Stitch Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 1 answer

I recently underwent functional and aesthetic rhinoseptoplasty, but feel like I wasn't careful enough. I didn't always keep the nasal...
alcohol damage final result stitches

Will I Have to Pay for Alar Base Reduction After Rhinoplasty with Same MD? 1 answer

Just had ethnic rhinoplasty (on 3/25); I felt i needed my base narrowed but the doctor talked me out of it. Can I have it still and will i have to...
alar

Little or No Swelling After Nose Job? Is This Normal? 1 answer

It's been two and a half weeks since I've had my nose job and there is almost no swelling. Is this normal? Because from what I read it needs...
nose swelling

Do Eyeglasses Prolong Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

Do eyeglasses prolong the swelling of the nose after Rhinoplasty?
nose swelling

Hit by Toddler 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I was recently struck in the face by my toddler nephew when I was just over 3 weeks post-op. Hurt pretty bad for about 10 minutes (it did not bleed)....
swelling

Would Like to Stop Taping my Nose, Will That Hurt my Rhinoplasty Results? 1 answer

I'm ten days post-op(Revision Rhinoplasty). My cast was removed on the 7th day, and I was asked to tape my nose for two more weeks. I feel like...
2 weeks post-op final result tape

6 Months Post-Nose-job Results Are Reversing. 1 answer

I underwent a rhinoplasty to remove a hump and narrow the nasal tip but after 6 months the hump started to grow back and my nose looks crooked now !...
6 months post-op crooked hump options

Slight Asymmetry After Nose Job 12 Days Post-op? 1 answer

Hello, I am a little worried and my ps is on holiday On the left side, swelling is minimal, the "squishy layer" is nearly nonexistent, I can...
2 weeks post-op asymmetry permanent

Is Nose Still Bulbous or is It Swelling 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I just had open rhinoplasty. doctor only worked at improving my tip and nostrils. i had open rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago..i had bulbuous tip..doctor...
bulbous

Shape Change and Stiffness 2 Months Post-Op, Will It Get Back to Normal? 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty about 2 months ago and no tip nwork was done but only a hump removal was done and an a breaking to make the nose slighty slimmer...
2 months post-op final result pinched unhappy

How to Treat White Crust Along External Insicion After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had open rhinoplasty 8 days ago and have formed a white crust along the incision. Is this normal and should it be treated? I am concerned about...
incision

When Does Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty Become Less Pronounced? 1 answer

I am 18 days post-op after a septo-rhinoplasty. My hump was removed and my tip was narrowed and lifted. My swelling is gradually decreasing by the...
3 weeks post-op asymmetry swelling

Does a Plastic Surgeon Have the Right to Add Cartlige to my Nose 1 answer

Had rhinoplasty over a year ago. Plan was to straighten bridge line, get rid of bump on tip of nose and make nose smaller. After op, surgeon said he...
bridge cartilage female

Only One Nostril Flaring Post Rhinoplasty, Is There A Way To Fix This? 1 answer

When i breathe heavily one of my nostrils seems to flare up and change shape but the other one doesnt, that nostril also seems to be slightly bigger...
flared normal nostrils

Does Talking Affect Rhinoplasty Healing? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty two weeks ago and wanted to know if talking constantly ((I have to for my job) affect the healing and swelling process? And when...
healing

Hit my Nose 11 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

Hello. It's been 11 weeks since my surgery and I hadn't hit it seriously until today. My friend accidently hit my nose and it felt really bad...
accident hit

1-week Post-op: Am I Cleaning my Nose Too Frequently? 1 answer

My nose seems to constantly be "running." It's a clear, thick mucus that I assume is normal, especially since there's no blood....
1 week post-op cleaning

A Question About Swelling 1 answer

I know swelling makes the nose look wider and the tip gets swollen.but does it effect the bridge in height? im just so confused because my surgeon...
nose

My Doctor Will Put Sutures in my Nose What is This Going to Change? 1 answer

I got rhinoplasty 2 months ago.. my nose looks droopy and down tip looks.. wierd nostrils are uneven n upper lateral cartlidge looks bumbpy.. one side...
droopy sutures tip

Post Rhinoplasty - Will My Nose Size Increase? 1 answer

After rinhoplasty feeling nose is small why and when will come large?
results size timing

Pain and Itching After Rhinoplasty & Chin Implant 1 answer

I had the surgery in Argentina. My nose is itching me a lot and I feel like fluid coming out of my nose all the time. I can't sleep without my...
itchy pain

What Does Transposition of the Depressor Septi Mean in Rhinoplasty? Will I Get my Smile Back? 1 answer

depressor septi muscle smile

Painful Shaking Nose After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 5 month ago , from 3 month ago I feel on the side and top of my nose is shaking often. From 1 week ago till now that shaking is...
damage female

Why if Tip of Nose Tender and Septum Swelling and Peeling? 1 answer

My allergies r bad but zertec& nasal spray helps alot. Occasional tho my septum becomes ichy and peels. Saline and humidifiers normally reduce...
peeling swelling tender

2wks Post Op Septorhinoplasty. I Can See a Blue Plastic Sheet Up my Nose. Is This Okay? 1 answer

It is two weeks post op on my septorhinoplasty. I have had much post op check and have been discharged. I can now see a blue plastic sheet up one side...
normal

Will Injections Help Intermittant Swelling 1 Year After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

Guys,thanks for the responses from my last question. I have booked an appointment with my surgeon. Want others opinions to though. Would injections be...
swelling

Is It Okay to Use Naprosyn or Reflaxon a Few Weeks After a Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had my nose job 2 weeks ago and my tip is very swollen and turned up. Is it ok to use prescript strength anti-inflammatories? Thank you
inflammation medication swelling tip

How much is Too Much for a Septo/rhinoplasty? 1 answer

Hello, I just underwent a septo-rhinoplasty and received the bill from Stanford Hospital. The procedure cost $35k+. Someone please tell me that this...
costs septum

When Can I Wax my Nose Hair After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I usually wax the small hairs on my nose ,they tiny but dark and obvious, I was wondering when is it safe to wax it after the surgery?
timing waxing

What Does Yelling Do to Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

My Nose Still Appears to Be Crooked. 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty to adjust my crooked nose 2 1/2 weeks ago and the swelling has gone down significantly, or so it would appear, but my nose still...
nose

What Are the Bumps on the Bridge of my Nose? 1 answer

I had primary open rhinoplasty two months ago. Three days after the surgery, my nose was bumped. It didn't bleed but I was still scared. I was in...
bridge bump collapse flatten nasal bone pain

9 Weeks Post-op Septorhinoplasty - Fairground and Swimming Rides 1 answer

Hello I had septorhinoplasty. By the time I go on holiday, I will be 9 weeks post op. My questions are.... Can I go swimming, and use the water rides...
2 months post-op amusement park swimming

Is the Depressor Septi Muscle Connected to the Footplates of the Columella Cartilage? 1 answer

I was wondering if this is true and if so is that part of the depressor septi muscle usually cut during rhinoplasty or jyst a smaller part of the...
columella cut depressor septi muscle drop lips movement

Will Picking the Scabs Out of My Nose Affect the Results of My Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I'm 11 days post op and today when I woke up I had trouble breathing from my nose. And when I looked at the mirror I realized that it was because...
1 week post-op breathing problems scab

It Feels As If There Is Bone Movement When I Turn My Head, Is The Bone Not Healing? 1 answer

Hi I am 8 days post rhinoplasty. I have a lot of swelling which I am sure is normal. I had a shower today and tried to be very careful but since then...
1 week post-op bone healing movement

Normal For Upper Lip Tightness 3 Months Post-Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

It's been 3 months since my rhinoplasty, but my upper lip remains extremely tight. I think it's the junction where my lip meets my nose....
3 months post-op normal tightness upper lip

Nose Tip Tingles and Painful 7 Months After Closed Reduction? 1 answer

In late December 2010 i fractured my nose, leaving it slightly dispaced and the septum slightly displaced. On January 10th i had closed reduction...
7 months post-op nose tip pain tingling

3 Weeks Post-Septorhinoplasty, Still Swollen. The Bone Feels Thinner, Can This Happen? 1 answer

Hello i'm safi 22 years old i did septorhinoplasty 3 weeks ago as i had wide bridge and alar and drooped it's still swollen but i feel that...
bone normal septorhinoplasty thinning

Do I Have a Polly Beak Deformity? My Tip is So Full. 1 answer

I am seeing my surgeon again in 3 weeks and he said if the tip does not go down then he will do steroid injections. Will steroid injections work if I...
candidate nose tip polly beak

Bumped my Nose Post Rhinoplasty 1 answer

I just had my nose done 7 days ago. I had a really tiny barley there bump removed & a lot of tip work done. This morning i had my cast removed,...
accident bump injury

Will my Nose Stay Crooked? 1 answer

Had rhinoplasty and my nose is swollen and crooked. Is this normal? Why is this happening? When will it go away?
crooked

How Long Until Cartilage Grafts Are Stable After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had a revision rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago to correct a c shaped deformity on one side of my nose. My surgeon used an onlay graft of septal cartilage....
2 weeks post-op cartilage graft

How Long After Rhinoplasty with Silicone Augmentation Can I Consume Medical Grade Edibles? 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty with silicone and my doctor advised me to stay away from alcohol and cigarettes for the first two months in order to promote...
marijuana silicone implant timing

Can Rhinoplasty Results Be Affected if the Surgeon Removes Cast Harshly? 1 answer

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...
3 days post-op cast pain results

Why Do I Look Tired After Surgery? 1 answer

After surgery I look so tired all the time. Its been 9 months already? Is this normal? What happenend?
tired eyes

Rhinoplasty Surgery Caused Ulcer on my Palate - Is That Normal? 1 answer

Inmediately when I woke up from the rhino/septo surgery I noticed I had an ulcer in my palate that I didnt have before. Have trouble eating and its...
palate ulcer

Swelling: Scar Tissue or Deformity? 1 answer

Hi there, 13 days after a septorhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum/enlarged turbinate plus tip reduction, osteotomy, upper bridge shaved down and...
2 weeks post-op alar reduction deviated septum male normal nose tip reduction swelling turbinate

How Can I Help Avoid As Much Swelling As Possible After Cast Removal? 1 answer

splint swelling

After Cast Came Off Nose, My Nose Started Becoming Bigger, Will This Go Back To How It Was Right After Surgery? 1 answer

After my cast came off about 9 days later, I was thrilled with the results for a few days! But then suddenly, my nose started to become bigger, and...
cast final result swelling

How Do I Know if It's Permanent Nerve Damage After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I am 2 weeks post septo-rhinoplasty and I have numbness from the left side of my upper lip all the way up to my left tear trough. I had major bruising...
nerve damage

Why Does my Nose Look the Same After Septorhinoplasty? 1 answer

I am 2 weeks postop from septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and rhinoplasty. My nose looks exactly the same as before surgery with only a minor change...

Still Have Nerve Reactions 6 Months Post Rhinoplasty, Is This Normal? 1 answer

Hello, I finished all my control dates with my surgeon about a month ago as she said things were going exceptionally well in every department of the...
6 months post-op dizzy nerves

I Had an Ear Infection from a Cartilage Ear Piercing at the Time of my Rhinoplasty... 1 answer

I had an ear infection from a cartilage ear piercing at the time of my rhinoplasty using silicone. Is this going to increase the chance of my silicone...
infection risk silicone implant

Can Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Help with Post-op Rhinoplasty Swelling and Recovery? 1 answer

Some studies and hospital trials have shown LLLT can induce wound healing, reduce recover time post-surgery, and improve collagen production - all...
laser swelling

Had secondary rhinoplasty usin graft, now the graft is moving, is this normal? 1 answer

nose

1 Month Post-Op Open Rhinoplasty Underside of Nose is Asymmetrical, Why is this? (photo) 1 answer

I did open rhinoplasty 1 month ago, i noticed my 1 side of my nose looks nice and other side looks awkward. I took a few photos of the bottom view of...
1 month post-op asymmetry

PS Upturned Nose With Tape At 3 Weeks Post-Op, What's The Reason For That? 1 answer

I'm 3 weeks post-op and my nose is taped!, my ps upturned my nose with "the tape". What's the reason of this Technic? Will my nasal...
3 weeks post-op tape

Am I Experiencing The Expected Swelling 4 Weeks Post Septorhinoplasty? 1 answer

Hi, I am 4 weeks post op from Septorhinoplasty with Bilateral outfracture of turbinates/closed. i believe there was a also a graft involved. I had...
1 month post-op normal septorhinoplasty swelling turbinate

Does Applying Pressure to Nose to Drain Scar Tissue Sound Normal? 1 answer

Hi. I had my first rhinoplasty in Montreal 4 yrs ago to remove a bump on the bridge. 2 revisions later, scar tissue keeps growing back and is making...
pressure scar tissue

Why my Old Nose Bump is Still There After the Operation? 1 answer

bump unhappy

Post-rhinoplasty - Nostrils Are Exposed / Visible - Options? 1 answer

I recently had a rhinoplasty (for deviated septum + hump on the bridge). Positives - The hump is gone and the septum is ok and the tip of the nose is...
nostrils options wide

Is It Normal to Have Swelling Come Back After Some Time in Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had my rhinoplasty done 2 months ago. After the first month, most of the swelling had disappeared, although I am aware that it will be completely...
2 months post-op normal oozing swelling

Did I End Up with a Bad Nose Job? It's Been 8 Months, Rasped By Dr. 4 Weeks Ago. (photo) 1 answer

I had Rhinoplasty 8 months ago, having the dorsal bump removed. After the swelling went down, I noticed a small areas where the bump was still there ,...
8 months post-op dorsal hump rasp swelling

Concerns After Recent Rhinoplasty 1 answer

Hi! I am 5 days post-op and am freaking out. I underwent an open rhinoplasty and septoplasty and still have the bandages on but I can already tell...

Recommendations For Monitoring Healing Process of Rhinoplasty? (photo) 1 answer

I had open rhinoplasty 10 weeks ago. How can I best monitor the healing process - because sometimes i fell it's too swollen sometimes I think...
2 months post-op expectation healing noticeable swelling

Why do patients need to stop using Accutane 6-12 months before a rhinoplasty or rhinoplasty revision? 1 answer

What are the problems that could occur if I'm on Accutane during a rhinoplasty revision?
before causes complication medication nose post-op pre-op problem reasons restriction revision surgery

Piercing Nose After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

Can i pierce my nose 5 months after rhinoplasty? I asked my doctor and he said to wait a whole year...I think that's a little too long to be...
piercing

What if the Doctor Forgot to Put in a Plastic Splint During Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

When I went to have the tubes removed from inside my nose, there was only one in the right nostril, the doctor could not find one in the left nostril....
nose

Can Supplements for Hair Negatively Influence the Recovery After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I have problems with hair loss, but before trying any supliments I would like to know if supliments for hair and nails could negatively influence the...
2 months post-op hair growth recovery supplements timing

Rhinoplasty Tip and Slope- Will It Drop In Time? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago to straighten a bump on one side, remove cartilage from the side and narrowed the bridge. He also shave a mm from the...
3 weeks post-op drop nose tip ski slope straighten

I Had Nose Job 2 Weeks Ago Today I Felt There is Something Like Bone in my Nasal Bone is That Normal ? 1 answer

2 weeks post-op nasal bone normal

Crooked Nostrils 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Could This be Permanent? (photo) 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty two weeks ago and my nostrils are still crooked. They were crooked when the cast was taken off and I have not seen much improvement...
2 weeks post-op crooked nostrils

Could Cortisonespray for Swelling Have a Negative Effect on Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I have done a nosejob 1 year ago. Im happy with the result and shape of the nose. But a little swelling was still there and it had not healed...
1 year post-op cortisone spray

Is Facial Swelling Normal 4 Months After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

Hi! I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty 4 months ago. Although I didn't even experience any bruising, my face and nose are still very much swollen. I...
4 months post-op normal swelling

Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I had an open rhinoplasty done three weeks ago, and about a week ago, I accidentally pulled out some stitches that seemed to be holding my collumellar...
3 weeks post-op scar tissue stitches temporary

Rhinoplasty - 5 Months Post Op. Experiencing Eye Pain & Redness, Will It Stop? 1 answer

I went to my Opthamologists about my dry eyes and slight pain and redness. He said it may have been the surgery if nerves were cut and the pain or...
5 months post-op dry eyes long-term nerves

Nasal Tip Augmentation, Does the Silicone Have an Expiration Date? 1 answer

I recently had a rhinoplasty - had the hump on my bridge filed down, and my tip hooks downwards, so there was a silicone implant placed in to...
expiration date silicone implant

Nose Looks Bigger After Rhinoplasty - Is this possible? (photos) 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty done in May 2010, I hit my nose on December 2011 which has got me paronoid my nose doesnt look the same. But its got me looking...
2 years post-op bigger male second opinion

I Had my Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago And I Feel So Dizzy All the Time. Why Does This Happen? 1 answer

I Had my Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago , I Feel So Dizzy All the Time ? Why Does This Happen
1 week post-op causes dizzy

Tip Moves when I Tilt my Head After Rhinoplasty, Is this Normal? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 17 days ago, today I noticed that when I tilt my head to one side, the tip of my nose moves too! E.g. when I tilt my head to the...
movement nose tip

Nose Tip Still Droopy, 10 Weeks Post-Op, Will I Need Revision? 1 answer

Hi, I had my surgery 10 weeks ago to correct breathing problems, plus lift a droopy tip and shave the slight bump. However I have noticed that my tip...
2 weeks post-op drooping tip revision

Is Rhinoplasty Post-op Morning Swelling Normal, 17 Months Later? 1 answer

The swelling occurs after sleeping (naps or at nighttime). It seems to be getting increasingly worse over the last 3-4 months. Most of the swelling...
18 months post-op swelling

Rhinoplasty Result - 3 Months Post-op 1 answer

I had a rhinoplasty 3 month ago and my nose now is still looks big, especially tip, much bigger then I expected, ( for my slender face). Would nose be...
3 months post-op

How Can I get Rid of Scar Tissue from Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I'm three weeks post op, and I've noticed a small lump of what appears to be scar tissue on my incision near the opening of each of my...
3 weeks post-op scar tissue

Why my Tips is Not Downward Projected (Ear Cartilage Used) 4mths After Rhino? 1 answer

Hi drs..im four months post surgery for nose.bridge is gortex and tip is ear cartilage..kindly advise why my tip is not so downward projecting n...
4 months post-op cartilage Gore-Tex nose tip rotation projection

Does Flixonase Post-Rhino Cause Swollen Joints? 1 answer

I have been taking nasal drops for a week following op to remove pollups. I have noticed that my wrist & elbow joints have become stiff & sore...
causes joint pain nasal spray stiffness

How Soon After a Rhinoplasty Can I Start Exercising So That I Do Not Cause Excessive Swelling? 1 answer

Exactly three weeks ago, I had rhinoplasty overseas. My doctor never told me when I could resume exercising. When is it safe for me to resume...
3 weeks post-op exercise male recovery

Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago: Lip Feels Normal but Looks Shorter and Swollen, is this Permanent? 1 answer

I did an open rhinoplasty (tip + bump) 3 months ago. I am not quite happy with the result, because my lip is a lot 'higher' in my face/ closer...
3 months post-op lips

4 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty and Nose isn't Any Smaller, Should I Consider Revision? (photo) 1 answer

Hello, Almost 4 months ago I had an open rhinoplasty on the bridge and tip, after the operation doctor said nose will be smaller after swelling gone,...
4 months post-op smaller unhappy

Can I Use Duac Gel on my Nose 8 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty Operation? 1 answer

2 months post-op aftercare Duac

Rhinoplasty. Clicking Inside of the Nose Tip.. 1 answer

3 month ago I had an open reduction rhinoplasty of tip and bridge. Now, the tip of nose is still big and looks high, and I notice that when I push...
3 months post-op clicking noise nose tip

Can Chronic Tip Swelling Be Fixed--16 Years Post S 1 answer

43 yr.old white female.16 years ago,had open rhino to correct a bulbous tip & deviated septum. One year later the tip was so refined;looked like a...
15 years post-op age 35-44 Caucasian female long-term nose tip swelling

Tip of Nose is Red ad Dry a Year After Rhinoplasty, Why? Options? (photo) 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty 13 months ago and the tip of my nose still is consistently dry and flaky. The swelling is gone, just the tip of my nose is red and...
1 year post-op causes dry nose tip

Post Rhinoplasty, My Tip Is Swelling. Why Is That The Last Area To Heal? 1 answer

Hi, I recently had open rhinoplasty. I am one week out and happy with the results thus far. My question is WHY exactly is the tip the last to heal? I...
healing nose tip open timing

Is It Normal for Rhinoplasty Swelling to Get Worse After First Month? 1 answer

I got my tip rhinoplasty done 8 months ago. When I went in to see my surgeon for the first month visit, he said everything was fine and that the...
8 months post-op swelling

A Bump on the Side of my Nose After 2 Months of Rhinoplasty, Will It Go Away? 1 answer

Hello! I had rhinoplasty done two months ago and just recently noticed a bump on the side of my nose... I had a bump removed form the bridge of my...
2 months post-op bump expectation

Is There a Permanent Way to Reduce Rhinoplasty Scar Tissue?

I had Rhinoplasty a year ago, and just visited with my surgeon today for a check-up. It looked amazing when the splint came off. But now, after a...
scar tissue

Can a Nasal Implant Break?

I had a Rhinoplasty done 5 months ago, in which a silicone nasal implant was fitted. Now, I can hear crackling sounds whenever I touch my nose. Could...

Is It Safe to Go to the Skin Clinic & Undergo Facial 10days After Goretex Rhinoplasty?

Hi.i had a goretex rhinoplasty 10days ago but this morning i went to the dermatologist and had a facial/diamond peel with nose pricking. will it...
10 days post-op damage Gore-Tex results

Swelling in Tip of Nose Even Though Only the Bones Were Worked On, Is This Normal?

Hi there, I had Rhinoplasty on the bones within my nose to narrow them from front view and promote an S shape from side view,however, my tip was also...
10 months post-op bone nose tip swelling
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