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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Rhinoplasty Recovery

What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like? What can I expect? How long after a nose job does it take to heal and how long before you...

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Pulled Dissolvable Stitch out After Rhinoplasty

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...

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When Did Swelling Go Down After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery?

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...

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After Rhinoplasty is It Common to Have Breathing Problems?

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

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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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Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils?

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...

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Shorter Recovery Time for Tip Rhinoplasty?

Is the recovery time shorter when the procedure is a tip Rhinoplasty only? How much time before normal activities may be resumed? How much time before...

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Swelling 4 Years After Rhinoplasty - How Can I Determine What's Causing It?

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...

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Tips to Prevent Further Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Are There Risks in Flying After Rhinoplasty?

I'm planning to have a Rhinoplasty augmentation overseas. However, I've read on the newspaper before that someone's Breast augmentation collapsed in...

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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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How Long After a Rhinoplasty Before I Can Resume Activity?

I am interested in rhinoplasty but I am an avid diver. How long before I can go diving again?

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Nose Swelling from Being Broken or Septoplasty?

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...

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Too Flat and Short Nose After Rhinoplasty (photo)

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...

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Closed Rhinoplasty Possible with Minimum Recovery Time?

I am considering closed rhinoplasty and I only want to do refine the tip with minimum recovery time. Is this something that is possible? By...

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Should I Tape my Nose at Night After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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