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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?
after post-op recovery swelling

Rhinoplasty Recovery Time + Downtime 62 answers

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...
before post-op recovery

Open Vs Closed Rhinoplasty to Fix Nose Hump? 25 answers

I'm 17 years old and my nose has been bothering me forever. I am considering Rhinoplasty and based on what I have studied and read, open surgery will...
age 17 or under before closed female hump nose open

How Long is Healing Period for Rhinoplasty? 16 answers

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...
before recovery

Is Nasal Hump Reduction a Simple Procedure? 15 answers

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...
age 18-24 before bruising dorsal hump female natural nose reduce

What Are the Benefits of Tip Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

Hi. I have always been extremely self-conscious about my nose. I have an extremely low self-esteem and I feel like if I don't do something about it I...
before costs nose self-esteem tip

I Only Have a Week to Recover from Rhinoplasty, is This Long Enough? 15 answers

I'm in outside sales where I see about 8 accounts/ day and drive about 100 miles/day. I only have a week to recover at home. Is this long enough...
before recovery work

How Strong is a Nose 14 Weeks After Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

3 months post-op after

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....
after scar tissue smaller

How Long Before I See Alar Base Reduction Results? 13 answers

How long before alar base reduction results are visible? How long will the swelling and redness last?
before nostrils

Alar Base Reduction Vs Rhinoplasty: Which Has the Fastest Healing Time? 13 answers

Is it faster to recover than other types of rhinoplasty? final result?
alar before comparison downtime female

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...
after incision nostrils

What is the Protocol for Fixing Newly Broken Nose? 12 answers

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?
before broken nose nose plastic surgery

Insurance Coverage for Nose Hump Removal Due to Injury? 12 answers

I recently broke my nose playing basketball. I had to get it reset back in place by surgery. Since it has healed the bone has seemed to become larger...
before bigger bridge hump insurance nose

Are 2 Weeks Enough to Heal from Rhinoplasty? 12 answers

I am planning a nose surgery to reshape the tip of my nose. I have a 2-week vacation. I do not want people to know about it. Will I heal...
before nose

What Is Typical Alar Base Reduction Healing Time? 11 answers

I'm about to get an alar base reduction and I was wondering what the average healing time is? I'm concerned because I have about 8 days after...
alar reduction before timing

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...
after nostrils

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...
after breathing crooked female uneven

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

after cast dorsal hump duration nose reconstructive recovery removal surgery

How Much Downtime Should I Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 9 answers

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?
before downtime recovery

Is Driving After Rhinoplasty Possible? 9 answers

Do you need a ride back home after Rhinoplasty or can you take a bus back by your own? If you need a ride home and is it impossible for you? Is there...
before nose recovery

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

Is It Part of the Healing Process? 
after yellow

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...
after

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 after final result 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 after splint timing

Rhinoplasty and Breast Implant Recovery -what Can I Expect? 8 answers

What can I expect with regards to recovery when I have rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and a possible lift simultaneously? I am 24 years old and...
age 18-24 before combination female recovery

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....
5 months post-op after asymmetry bridge hump male massage nose tip scar tissue swelling timing

Will Pregnancy Affect Rhinoplasty Swelling & Healing Process? (photo) 7 answers

I had revision rhinoplasty about 6 months ago, my nose has remained very swollen, and I was patiently waiting and then found out I am pregnant in...
before final result pregnancy

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...
after big nose bump deviated septum droopy female normal revision shape swelling

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...
after septum

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 after post-op recovery

Can I Have Rhinoplasty if I Have Crohn's Disease? 6 answers

As I understand, one needs to be in healthy physical condition with no medical complications to have cosmetic surgery. I am a male in my twenties with...
before Crohn's disease infection male

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 after lumps

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 ?
after work

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?
after bruising face hematoma nose post-op spreading surgery

Will Weight Lifting Affect Rhinoplasty Results? 5 answers

Will lifting weights a month after Rhinoplasty delay/stunt the development of the nose's definition and swelling reduction? Say if a nose will...
before exercise nose swelling

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 after final result stronger

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?
after scar tissue thicken

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...
after cyst nostrils

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...
after kenalog uneven

Using Medical Marijuana During Rhinoplasty Recovery? 3 answers

Hello, I have a prescription for medical marijuana. Is it safe for me to use it after my rhinoplasty surgery? If not, for how long should I stay...
before nose recovery

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...
after recovery

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...
after splint

How Long Does It Take to Heal from Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

before nose

Will Calcium and Vitamin C Help Post-rhinoplasty Healing? 3 answers

after nose vitamins

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...
after

Will Teeth Grinding Affect Rhinoplasty Result? 3 answers

Grinding teeth after Rhinoplasty. I grind my teeth while I sleep. Will this have an adverse affect on my healing/development after rhinoplasty surgery?
before nose teeth

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 after broken capillaries causes

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 after touching

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?
after tip

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.
after alcohol swelling

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...
after female noise pressure

How Soon Can Accutane Be Used After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I've used Accutane before and want to use it soon after Rhinoplasty. But Accutane can really dry up your sinuses. Would that be bad for the healing...
acne before dry nose

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...
after normal profile

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...
after massage movement

Fractured Nasal Bone- How Long to Heal? 2 answers

I have two small fractures in my nasal bone. Dr. Said it was minor and showed me exactly where the fractures were. They were very small an faint but...
before exercise fracture timing

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...
after

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 after bone movement

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 after expectation noticeable swelling

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...
after nose tip open timing
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