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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?

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...

2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery? 18 answers

Hi, I will be getting married within 2 months. And before that, I am planning to have a nose job done. Is the time enough to recover from swelling or...

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...

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...

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...

Closed Rhinoplasty Possible with Minimum Recovery Time? 15 answers

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...

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...

How Difficult is It to Fix Broken Nose Tip? 14 answers

4 years ago, I was in an car accident hitting my nose (bottom/tip area) very hard. I didn't think it was broken at the time; the bone felt straight...

Unhappy with Results - Should I Get a 2nd Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

After 3 months from my surgery I dont completely like results. My nose is still very swelled and the tip looks long in profile because of this. I had...

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...

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...

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...

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....

I Am Not Happy with my Nose but is Rhinoplasty Right for Me? 13 answers

I like how my nose looks when you look straight at me because it's really thin , but when you look at me side ways u could see the huge bumpy bone...

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.

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...

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...

Does Swelling Post-Op Rhinoplasty Differ Depending On What Was Done To the Nose? 12 answers

Is there any difference in swelling with people who ONLY had their nose bridge slimmed/ hump removed... Compared to people who had their bridge and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rhinoplasty and Polly Beak 11 answers

My daughter is 7 days post op and upon removal of the cast her nose resembles many on this website that are referred to as having a polly beak. Could...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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....

My Nose Looks Very Long 9 Days After the Nose Job. 10 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 9 days ago. I love how my nose looks from the front, but from the side it looks very long and pointy. The tip of my nose is...

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...


Tip Too Swollen and Higher Than Expected. Also Numbness 10 answers

I'm Asian & got my 1st rhino 8 days ago. With Open surgery, the Dr took out a lot of scar tissue to thin out my septum & put rib in to...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Does the Nose Tip Go Down Years After Surgery? 9 answers

I'm getting my nose done. Everyone says I should have it a little more curved than I want because the tips goes down. My doctor said the swelling...

How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Have Alar Reduction? 9 answers

 Because it was too upturned, and the bridge was narrowed. I'm only 2 weeks post-op. It doesn't look narrower yet but I know there is still...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nose Looks Puffy and Round 1 Month Post Op 9 answers

I'm 1 month and 8 days post op and my nose looks really funny. It appears very round and puffy and it makes me look like a clown. Is this...

3 Weeks Post Op and my Tip is Exactly the Same As Pre Op. It's Not Swelling, is It? (photo) 9 answers

I have uploaded some pictures of before & after. The tip is exactly the same. My radix was augmented, I had an alar based reduction, the tip &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What Diet prior to Rhinoplasty Will Help with Swelling? 9 answers

What types of vitamins and foods are recommended before rhinoplasty surgery? Will this diet also help reduce the swelling and bruising around the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery?

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...

What Happens when One Bumps the Nose After Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

What happens if you sometimes bump your nose, especially after Rhinoplasty? And why is it that after someone gets hit in the nose, the structure...

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...

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?


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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After 5 Months of Rhinoplasty Swelling What Are The Ways to Reduce It? 7 answers

Hello its been five months of my rhinoplasty my nose looks the same accept a very little correction which i cannot see it properly beause of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...


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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dry Swollen Nose 6 answers

I had a rhinoplasty about 7-8 months ago and everything was going well up until my allergies started and my nose started to get dry from the inside....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Is Having a THIN Skin is an Advantage or a Disadvantage During and After a Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Will the recovery come sooner or later ? Or it doesn't make any difference ? Also , I intend to straighten my nasal bones and that's it , I...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ,...

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...

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...

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...

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?


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...

Intra-nasal Steroids for Swollen Tip After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 10 months ago. All went good except there is still swelling at the tip. From my readings, I think this is because of thick skin, and...

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?

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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,...

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...

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?

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...

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...

Nose Tilted to One Side After Rhinoplasy 4 answers

I had rhinoplasty 22 days ago to make make nose bigger. Now my nose is tilted to one side especially around the eye area. It's tilted to the right...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How Common is Asymetry Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

How common is asymmetry due to swelling after a closed rhinoplasty?

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...

Is There Any Chance to Improve my Swollen, Bulbous Nose? (Photos) 4 answers

I hit a goal post pole 42 months back & since then my nasal skin is swelling gradually.Local Doctors say that my catrilages in the skin are...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Is Having Thin Skin an Advantage or a Disadvantage During a Rhinoplasty and Mostly After? 4 answers

Does it mean the recovery from the swelling will be sooner ? Or thickness is not important ? Also I don't want to change anything in my nose , I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...


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 months post op, still congested and assymetry, is it normal? 3 answers

My right nostril is stuffed up most of the time (the right one has more discharge, gets cleaned easily and feels great). Also, the right side of my...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Can Prolonged Swelling Affect the Final Rhinoplasty Result? 3 answers

I've seen a lot of doctors saying that high sodium diets may cause prolonged swelling after rhinoplasty. Can prolonged swelling/a high sodium diet...

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...

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...

Is it Possible to Have Injections to Bring the Swelling Down 6 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

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When Can I Masturbate (Just Had Rhinoplasty) 2 answers

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I just had rhinoplasty and one nostril is way more swollen than the other is that normal?

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Nose Getting Bigger After Inserting Q Tips Inside 2 answers

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Normal to Have a Lot of Asymmetric Tip Swelling 8 Months Post Open Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

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Do Steroid Injections (Cortisone) After Rhinoplasty Rid or Just Prevent Scar Tissue? 1 answer

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Little or No Swelling After Nose Job? Is This Normal? 1 answer

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Do eyeglasses prolong the swelling of the nose after Rhinoplasty?

Hit by Toddler 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty 1 answer

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Why if Tip of Nose Tender and Septum Swelling and Peeling? 1 answer

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Is Rhinoplasty Post-op Morning Swelling Normal, 17 Months Later? 1 answer

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Can Chronic Tip Swelling Be Fixed--16 Years Post S 1 answer

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Swelling in Tip of Nose Even Though Only the Bones Were Worked On, Is This Normal?

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