Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Rhinoplasty Swelling
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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Rhinoplasty Recovery Time and Downtime?
What is the average rhinoplasty recovery time? When should I expect to be able to go out in public after a nose job, and when will the bandages...
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How Much Downtime Should I Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery?
I am a professional model and obvously would like to know how much time it is going to take to heal before i can go back to work?
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Dorsal Hump Swelling or Callus After Rhinoplasty?
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...
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One Nostril Not Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty
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...
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How Long is Healing Period for Rhinoplasty?
My doctor says that in 3-4 weeks after Rhinoplasty, that the nose is about 85% of the way it's going to look. Is this true? The doctor has 14 years...
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Lump on Nose After Rhinoplasty
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...
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What is the Protocol for Fixing Newly Broken Nose?
Can the doctor put a cast/splint of some sort to help it heal straight? If not, do I wait for it to heal and then seek plastic surgery to fix it?
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Is Nasal Hump Reduction a Simple Procedure?
Hi! I am a 20-year-old female. I have come to the conclusion that the only thing I don't like about my nose is the nasal hump. I wouldn't say the hump...
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Does the Nose Become Smaller As Scar Tissue Matures?
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....
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