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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Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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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Is my Nose Tip Too Round Following Rhinoplasty?

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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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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Will Massaging the Nose After Rhinoplasty Help?

Does massaging the nose after Rhinoplasty help in eliminating scar tissue and swelling? If so, please explain how.

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Breathing and Tip Problems After Rhinoplasty

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...

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Rhinoplasty - Infection and Swelling More Than a Year Later

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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How Long Does Swelling Last After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

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...

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Best Way to Reduce Swelling 2 Months After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Is This Bump After Rhinoplasty my Bone?

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...

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What Happens when One Bumps the Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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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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Do Rhinoplasty Results Really Take a Year to Show?

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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Nose Getting Bigger After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Upturned and More Bulbous Tip After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Intra-nasal Steroids for Swollen Tip After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Steroid Injections for Rhinoplasty Swelling at 7 Weeks?

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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What Could Be Causing Swollen Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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How to Reduce Swelling and Puffiness After Nose Surgery?

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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Columella Looks Really Droopy After Rhinoplasty

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...

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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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When Will Internal Swelling Subside After Rhinoplasty?

When will the internal swelling after Rhinoplasty go away, so I can start breathing through my nose again?

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How Long Should I Wait for Kenalog Injections to Take Effect in the Nose?

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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2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?

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...

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Too Much Cartilage Graft on Nose Tip or Swelling?

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...

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Correcting Nose Problems 1 Year After Rhinoplasty

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...

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Solutions for Long-term Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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

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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Asymmetric Nostrils 7 Weeks After Rhinoplasty Normal?

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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How Long Should I Take Arnica Montana and Bromelain for Rhinoplasty Swelling?

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...

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How Difficult is It to Fix Broken Nose Tip?

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...

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Asymmetric Nostrils After Septo-Rhinoplasty

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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Nose Still So Swollen 4 Months Post Rhinoplasty

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...

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4 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Tip Swelling

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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Nasal Taping to Reduce Rhinoplasty Swelling?

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...

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Nose Tip Still Fat and Round After Rhinoplasty with Implant

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...

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Nose Just Swelling After Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty?

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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Hump After Rhinoplasty Just Swelling?

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...

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Will my Rhinoplasty Swelling Go Down?

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...

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How Long Does Tip Swelling and Hardness Last?

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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Nose Still Over-projected After Rhinoplasty

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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How Long Does is Take for Kenalog Injections to Work in Reducing Swelling in Nasal Tip?

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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Smaller Nostrils and Bigger Tip After Rhinoplasty

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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Is the Swelling Expected to Fluctuate After Nose Surgery?

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...

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

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...

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3 Weeks Post Op : Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling?

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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Nose Swelling Due to Salt and Exercise After Rhinoplasty

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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Columella Drooping Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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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Hardness on Nose Tip After Rhinoplasty

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...

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Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

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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Pea-sized Nose Tip Bump After Rhinoplasty

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

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...

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Bone on One Side of Nose After Rhinoplasty

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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Growing Bump on Bridge After Rhinoplasty

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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Have I Caused Permanent Damage After Rhinoplasty?

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

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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Is Swelling Post-rhinoplasty Hard to the Touch?

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...

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

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...

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Swelling in the Inside of the Nose After Rhinoplasty

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?

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

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

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...

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Does the Nose Tip Go Down Years After Surgery?

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...

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Will Weight Lifting Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

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

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Dorsal Hump Looks the Same After Rhinoplasty

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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Unhappy with Rhinoplasty Results

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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Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

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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3 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Have a Bump

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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Steroid Shot for Swelling 2 Years After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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

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

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Rhinoplasty Results Final After Removing Splint?

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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Is Revision Rhinoplasty Necessary After Nose Got Hit?

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

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Inside Nostril Swelling After Rhinoplasty

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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Will my Nose Fill out Permanantly After the Cast?

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...

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Are Asymmetrical Nostrils After Rhinoplasty Normal?

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...

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Dorsal Hump Still Slightly There After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty and Swelling

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...

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Swelling and Tenderness in Nasal Cavity Normal After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Have Alar Reduction?

 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...

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Have I Damaged my Nose Permanently by Squeezing Blackheads?

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...

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Could Lump on the Nose Be Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Extreme Swelling a Month After Rhinoplasty?

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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Can Vigorous Physical Activity After Rhinoplasty Cause Complications?

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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Is It Important to Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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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Swollen Tip 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty

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 This Just Supratip Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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....

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Is a Swollen Columella After Open Rhinoplasty Normal?

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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Deformed Face Structure Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling?

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...

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Is 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty Too Late for Kenalog Shots

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...

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Will my High Bridge Reduce over Time?

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...

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Will Accidentally Hitting the Nose Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

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....

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How Long After Rhinoplasty Will Bump Go Down?

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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Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty - Still Swollen - Is This Normal?

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

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...

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Swelling and Changing Shape of Nose After Cast Removal

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,...

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Is There Still Swelling 7 Months After a Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Will my Nose Tip Elevate As I Heal After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Increased Swelling After Rhinoplasty Cast Removal

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...

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Nostril Asymmetry and Deepened Scar Due to Rhinoplasty Swelling?

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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Sunken Nose Just Swelling After Rhinoplasty

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...

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

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...

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Uneven Swelling After Steroid Injection on the Nose

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...

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What Happens if I Constantly Touch my Nose Directly After Rhinoplasty?

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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Asymmetrical Swelling or Bad Rhinoplasty?

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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Can Diuretic Pills and Cold Sprays Relieve Rhinoplasty Swelling?

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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My Nose Still Looks Big 9 Months After Rhinoplasty

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...

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One Nostril is Swollen from the Inside - Is That Normal?

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

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...

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Swelling Between the Eyes 3 Months After Rhinoplasty

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...

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

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...

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Nose Swelling 7 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty

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....

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Can Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray) Actually Cause More Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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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Will Nose Bleeds or Swelling Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

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...

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Can Nose Lose Its Shape Post Rhinoplasty?

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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Significant Difference After Cleft and Lip Palate Rhinoplasty?

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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2 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Bump is Getting Bigger and Harder

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...

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Should I Still Be Receiving Kenalog Injections 4 Years After Nasal Surgery?

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...

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Swollen Bridge 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty

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...

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14 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Still Swelling or Did I Get a Bad Nose?

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...

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

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...

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When Can I Masturbate (Just Had Rhinoplasty)

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...

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

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...

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Differentiating Between Bone and Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

How do you know if the bump on your nose after surgery is bone or if its just swollen still?

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Post-op Rhinoplasty - Swelling or Cartilage?

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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Nose Still Seems Swollen 3 Months After Rhinoplasty

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

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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Rhinoplasty and Polly Beak

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...

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Post Rhinoplasty: Will my Nose Ever Go Back to Normal?

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...

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Will my Nose Look Unnatural After Swelling Subsides?

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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Post Rhinoplasty Bump on Inside of Nostril and Red Swollen "Membrane": Normal?

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...

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Can Smoking Significantly Postpone Full Rhinoplasty Recovery Beyond 2.5 Years?

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...

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Does Taping and Icing Your Nose Help Reduce Swelling After the Removal of the Cast?

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...

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

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My Swelling Has Never Gone After Rhinoplasty???

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...

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More Swelling and Deviation After Rhinoplasty

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

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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Hanging Columella Swelling 4 Months After Open Rhinoplasty, Is This Likely to Change?

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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Is This Swelling or Have my Bones Set Like This?

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...

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Taping my Nose After Open Rhinoplasty?

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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Will Tip Change More or Just Slightly After Rhinoplasty?

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...

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Will a Columella Strut Prolong Tip Swelling?

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,...

8 doctor answers

How Much Will my Profile Change During the Months of Rhinoplasty?

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...

1 doctor answer

Major Tip Swelling at One Month Post Op?

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...

6 doctor answers

Septorhinoplasty Swelling - Better, Now Worse?

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...

5 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

Nose Swelling 3 Weeks After Drinking Alcohol (6 Months Post Op)

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...

5 doctor answers

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

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...

11 doctor answers

3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Bump on Nose Seems to Have Come Back. Why?

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,...

4 doctor answers

After 3 Days from Rhinoplasty, the Swelling Moved to my Lower Cheeks!

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...

6 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

Why Does my Nose Look So Asymmetric?

I had a primary rhinoplasty done 3 months ago. Before my rhinoplasty, my nostrils were somewhat asymmetric. After my rhinoplasty, my nose and my...

7 doctor answers

Will Taping my Nose Help Reduce Swelling Past Two Weeks if I'm Lifting Weights, Drinking Alcohol, or Having Lots of Sodium??

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,...

11 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

1 Week Post-op - How Much Swelling Will Go Down?

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...

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Still Very Swollen 2 Months After Rhinoplasty

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...

8 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

What Does Swelling Feel Like when Touched?

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....

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Post-op Rhinoplasty and One Nostril is More Swollen Than the Other - Normal?

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

2 doctor answers

Second Surgery for Nose Tip or Wait It Out?

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. ...

4 doctor answers

Does Crying After Surgery Affect Rhinoplasty Results ?

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...

5 doctor answers

After Cast Removal (Rhinoplasty), How Much is Swelling?

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...

7 doctor answers

Is it Okay to Use Biore Nose Strips on my Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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.

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Swollen Cheeks 38 Days After Rhinoplasty (w/Osteotomy, Turbinate Reduction and Septoplasty)

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...

6 doctor answers

How long does scar tissue take to shrink?

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...

1 doctor answer

Pulled Up Lip After Rhino - One Week Postop

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...

8 doctor answers

Breathing After Septo-Rhinoplasty/Turbinate Reduction + Steroid Use

I am 1.25 weeks p/o septorhinoplasty and turbinate reduction (microdebrider) -I chose to have one turbinate reduced due to 'compensatory...

1 doctor answer

Nose Looks Puffy and Round 1 Month Post Op

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...

9 doctor answers

Swelling 11 Months After Closed Rhinoplasty

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,...

6 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

Nose Really Swollen, Big, Crooked 3 1/2 Weeks Post Op.

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...

1 doctor answer

Nose Swelled Up After Splint Removal - Normal?

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...

5 doctor answers

Nose Looks Different when I Look to the Right Than when I Look to the Left: is This Normal Swelling?

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...

4 doctor answers

Internal Swelling in Nose Surgery, Should I be Concerned? (photo)

Attached is the photos of the internal swelling after my surgery. There was alot wrong with my nose structurally and the doctor did quite a bit of...

6 doctor answers

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Swelling and Bump on Bridge After Nasal Reduction

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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Tip Too Swollen and Higher Than Expected. Also Numbness

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...

10 doctor answers

Why is the Tip of my Nose Swollen if I Just Had a Bump Shaved off on my Bridge?

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...

4 doctor answers

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

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...

10 doctor answers

Bump and Swelling 9 Months After Rhinoplasty

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...

2 doctor answers

Can Turbinates Be Swollen One Year Post-rhinoplasty?

My daughter had her rhinplasty last August to correct a deviated septum and for cosmetic reasons. Her turbinates are still swollen, she still...

3 doctor answers

Does Taping Help Reduce Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

My nose looks nice when i remove the taping but becomes big again after sometime. why is this so?

4 doctor answers

Had Rhinoplasty Five Months Ago Please Check my Pics is This Swelling on my Tip is Temporary or It Can Be Permanent?

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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 &...

9 doctor answers

When Will my Nose Look Less Like a Pig?

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...

4 doctor answers

Permanent Swelling After Rhinoplasty - Options?

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...

8 doctor answers

Upper Eyelid Swelling After Rhinoplasty

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?

6 doctor answers

Normal for Rhinoplasty Swelling to Increase Suddenly After a Month?

I had a Septoplasty , and turbinate reduction for breathing improvement, from esthetic point I had a hump reduction , Osteotomy for my wide nasal...

6 doctor answers

Nose Tilted to One Side After Rhinoplasy

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...

4 doctor answers

How Much Swelling Will the Tip Go Down

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...

4 doctor answers

Where is the Curve on my Nose? Am I Still Swollen?

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Stuffy Nose Related to Hitting an Arm and Dizziness?

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...

3 doctor answers

4.5 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Lifted Weights at Day 15 - Will it Affect my Results?

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...

7 doctor answers

Is It Okay to Apply an Antibiotic Ointment Inside and Outside my Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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...

2 doctor answers

Swelling After Rhinoplasty - Profile Not Straight 8 Days Post-op

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...

3 doctor answers

Concerns About my Smile After Open Rhinoplasty (7 Weeks Post Op)

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...

5 doctor answers

Can Pregnancy Make my Nose Swell More After Rhinoplasty?

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...

6 doctor answers

Is the Nose More Swollen in the Morning During the Weeks Following Rhinoplasty?

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...

5 doctor answers

Swelling from Closed Rhinoplasty

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...

7 doctor answers

How Much More Can I Expect my Nose to De-swell 2 Months Post Op?

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?

4 doctor answers

Will Using Arnica 4 Months After Rhinoplasy Help the Swelling?

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...

3 doctor answers

Persistent Face Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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...

3 doctor answers

Still in Pain 5 Months After Rhinoplasty

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

2 doctor answers

Flary Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

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...

10 doctor answers

Swollen After Rhinoplasty or Just 'Overdone'?

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...

3 doctor answers

Post-op Rhinoplasty - My Allergies Are Making my Swelling Worse

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...

4 doctor answers

Does My Skin Type Effect Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty?

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...

12 doctor answers

Swelling 8 Months Post-Rhinoplasty

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...

3 doctor answers

Uneven and Bulbous After Rhinoplasty

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

3 doctor answers

Swelling 1 Year Post-op Rhinoplasty

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...

2 doctor answers

Bags Under Eyes 5 Months After Rhinoplasty - Why?

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...

2 doctor answers

Swelling After Rhinoplasty

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...

8 doctor answers

Is It Normal for my Nose to Be Swollen 9 Months After Rhinoplasty?

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....

1 doctor answer

Rhinoplasty Swelling 6 Months Post Op

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...

4 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

Swelling or Bad Nose Job?

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 doctor answers

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

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...

13 doctor answers

What Diet prior to Rhinoplasty Will Help with Swelling?

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

9 doctor answers

Does Scar Tissue Softening Go Hand In Hand With a Decrease In Swelling?

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...

3 doctor answers

Questions on Rhinoplasty/chin Reduction. Please Help!

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...

7 doctor answers

My Nose Looks Much Longer and Pointier After Operation, Is It Swelling?

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...

3 doctor answers

How Can I Tell If My Nose Is Swelling Unevenly Or If There Is Something More Serious?

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...

3 doctor answers

Will Swelling Post-rhinoplasty Get Worse in the Summer Heat?

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...

2 doctor answers

Pain and Swelling Years After Rhinoplasty

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...

7 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

4 Weeks and There's No Change to my Nose. Tip is Still Very Swollen Hurts and Stings

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?

3 doctor answers

Uneven Swelling 6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Should I be Concerned? (photo)

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 doctor answers

Can Swelling from Rhinoplasty Make Tip Look Pointy?

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...

4 doctor answers

Large Tip and Possible Bossae Formation, Is it Possible this Could Just be Swelling?

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...

6 doctor answers

Bump After Rhinoplasty 7 Weeks in

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...

2 doctor answers

I Had Rhinoplasty About 8 Months Ago

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...

5 doctor answers

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Nose Looks Very Deviated After Revision Septorhinoplasty. Is It Swelling?

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...

7 doctor answers

How to Fix Nose with Swelling in the Middle? (photo)

I am soon to be hitting 40, have a "virgin" nose & yet to have the jobs done (like wrinkle busters u see so clearly). But my main...

8 doctor answers

HELP! Rhinoplasty Done, Nose (Still) Turns to my Left and Hump There?

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...

4 doctor answers

Uneven Tip and Upper Part of the Nose(bone)after Rhinoplasty

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 doctor answer

Is This Normal Rhinoplasty Swelling 9 Months Post Op?

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...

6 doctor answers

What Tests Diagnose Potential Issues Relating to a Swelling Septum?

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...

6 doctor answers

Post Rhinoplasty: Philtrum Bridges Gone and Slight Bump Under Nose

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...

2 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

Does my Bridge and Tip Look Big from Swelling?

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...

4 doctor answers

Open Rhino Swelling and Complications

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...

5 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Lumpiness - 3 Weeks Post Op

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...

2 doctor answers

Is This a Normal Amount of Swelling?

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...

6 doctor answers

How Common is Asymetry Due to Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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

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Will the "Button Nose" Look of my Nose Go Away when Swelling Subsides?

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...

2 doctor answers

Supra-Tip Depression 1 Month Post-Op- Final Result?

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...

3 doctor answers

Feels Like my Rhinoplasty Looks Poorly Done. Opinions Please? (photo)

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...

6 doctor answers

I Knocked my Nose 10 Weeks Post Op, Should I Worry?

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...

5 doctor answers

Is It Normal fro Swelling 2 months post-op Rhino?

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...

6 doctor answers

How much Swelling After Rhinoplasty is Normal? Nose is much Bigger than Before. (photo)

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...

6 doctor answers

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

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...

9 doctor answers

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

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...

8 doctor answers

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

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....

1 doctor answer

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

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...

4 doctor answers

Will Nostril Hang Change After Rhinoplasty?

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...

3 doctor answers

Swollen Nose 4 Months Post-op

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...

2 doctor answers

Is This Much Swelling Normal when Cartilidge is Added?

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...

5 doctor answers

10 Months Post-op, Rhinoplasty.. Bipolar Swelling.

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....

4 doctor answers

Nose Looks Long and Pointy Post-Rhinoplasty - is This Swelling?

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...

1 doctor answer

Nose Too Far Apart from Upper Lip After Rhinoplasty? (Photos)

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...

2 doctor answers

Nose Looked Great 1 Week After Rhinoplasty but at 7 Weeks It's Puffy. Is This Normal?

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Small Hump After Septo-Rhinoplasty on the Bridge of my Nose

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...

4 doctor answers

Dry Swollen Nose

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....

6 doctor answers

Is This Swelling? Can Bones Still Move and Straighten?

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...

6 doctor answers

Nose Too Big and High at the Bridge - I Am Very Worried

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...

4 doctor answers

Will Flat Areas on Nose Change As Swelling Reduces?

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...

2 doctor answers

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

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...

7 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Swelling 5 Weeks Post-Op-Normal?

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...

3 doctor answers

How Much Swelling is Possible After Rhinoplasty?

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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Will my Nostrils Be Even Again After Swelling Goes Down Post Septorhinoplasty ?

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...

1 doctor answer

4 Days Post Rhinoplasty: Nose Supposed to be Upturned and Isn't

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...

5 doctor answers

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

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 doctor answer

Rhinoplasty and Swelling Between the Eyes, Is this Normal? (photo)

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...

4 doctor answers

Crooked Nose Before and After Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had my nose done 15 days ago. It was asymmetrical before the surgery but I wanted it corrected. I have spoken with the doctor since and she says...

9 doctor answers

My Tip is SUPER Swollen Now That I Have Stopped Tapping Nose During the Day, Should I Keep It Up? (photo)

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...

5 doctor answers

Swelling 4 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty

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...

2 doctor answers

Swelling on Nasal Hump and Tip 1 Month Post Rhinoplasty

How long will it be before the bump on the bridge (that was supposed to be shaved be completely gone? My tip was supposed to have cartilage removed...

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10 Weeks Post-op from Rhino-septo Surgery - Still Bleeding and Very Swollen.

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...

4 doctor answers

Does Alcohol Consumption After Rhinoplasty Permanently Effect Rhinoplasty Results or Just Lengthen Swelling Time?

I am very concerned I ruined the potential end result.

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Uneven Swelling 3 Weeks After Open Rhinoplasty, Should I be Concerned

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...

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Its Been 2.5 Months Since my Rhino, How Much Can I Expect My Nose Tip Swelling To Go Down?

I wanted to make my nose smaller without breaking the bones . and the tip to be raised some what. cartilage grafts along with Alar cartilage secured....

9 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty - Ways of Telling if a Nose is Still Swollen?

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...

2 doctor answers

Swelling at the Nasal Root After Rhinoplasty

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

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Uneven Nostrils with Closed Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had a closed rhinoplasty 3 1/2 weeks ago. i have my bridge worked on and narrowing of the tip. i didnt have a hump or a bump but a very slight...

11 doctor answers

Day 15 After Rhinoplasty the Tip is Low Enough

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...

1 doctor answer

Nose Getting Bigger After Inserting Q Tips Inside

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...

2 doctor answers

Varying Swelling 9 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty

Is it normal to still have a daily varying degree of swelling 9 months post op closed rhinoplasty depending on sleeping position, coffee drinking ,...

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Loved My Nose When Cast Came Off. Now It Looks Different. What Happened?

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...

1 doctor answer

Face Swelling or Excess Skin After Rhinoplasty?

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...

2 doctor answers

5 Months Post-op Rhinoplasty Swelling (Male)

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...

1 doctor answer

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery?

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery?

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2 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty with Only Slight Results, Is this Because of the Swelling? (photo)

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...

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

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...

3 doctor answers

Confused About Rhinoplasty Results

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...

4 doctor answers

Front View of Nose Looks Worse. Is This Just Swelling?

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...

1 doctor answer

Is It Normal for Nose to Look the Same Size 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?(photo)

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

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9 Days Post-op. Will Hanging Columella Recede?

Will the columella lift up anymore when the swelling goes away?

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Fractured Nose. Closed Reduction. Closed Rhino at Same Time. Concerned About Asymmetrical Swelling.

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...

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Will Kenalog Injections Help with Disproportioned Nostrils After Rhinoplasty?

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...

1 doctor answer

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

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...

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I Feel Like I Have a Pug Nose After Alar Reduction, Will It Improve in Time? (photo)

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...

5 doctor answers

Is There Something About Rib Cartilage That Makes the Nose Swell a Lot when It is Used?

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...

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I've Had my Rhinoplasty a Week Ago,the Splint Was Removed Today and my Nose is REALLY Swollen!!

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...

5 doctor answers

Wide Alae After Graft?

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 doctor answers

Swelling After Septorhinoplasty

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...

3 doctor answers

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

My allergies r bad but zertec& nasal spray helps alot. Occasional tho my septum becomes ichy and peels. Saline and humidifiers normally reduce...

1 doctor answer

Much Rhinoplasty Swelling After 9 Months- Normal? (photo)

Its been 9 months since i had my rhinoplasty operation, and i still have quite a bit of swelling on my sidewalls and tip., i have gotten a few steroid...

4 doctor answers

Hit by Toddler 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty

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)....

1 doctor answer

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

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...

1 doctor answer

Nasal Bridge Getting Worse

I had septorhinoplasty 2 years ago, including correction of a prominent hump on the bridge. The bridge has seemed pretty straight since the operation,...

5 doctor answers

Swelling or Skin Wrapping Issue After 4 Months?

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...

3 doctor answers

Do Eyeglasses Prolong Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

Do eyeglasses prolong the swelling of the nose after Rhinoplasty?

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Is The Bump On My Nose 6 Weeks Post-Op Callus or Bone?

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...

3 doctor answers

7mo Post Rhinoplasty and the Tip is Still Hard, Will It Go Down Any Further?

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...

3 doctor answers

Amorphous Nose at 4 Months Post-op, Dr Doesn't Believe is Using Steroid Injections, Other Options for Swelling? (photo)

Hi, I had a rhino about 4 months ago and I have significant swelling in my supratip and tip. My PS is not concerned and told me he doesn't believe...

8 doctor answers

Is my Nose Still Swollen 4 Months Post Op? (photo)

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...

2 doctor answers

1-week Post-op Rhino Nose Looks Wider and More Shapeless Than Before. Is This Gross Swelling?

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 doctor answers

Can Septoplasty Make Bridge Appear Stronger, Taller and Straighter?

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...

7 doctor answers

Did I End Up with a Bad Nose Job? It's Been 8 Months, Rasped By Dr. 4 Weeks Ago. (photo)

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 ,...

1 doctor answer

Cortisone Steroid Post Injection Swelling? Is This Normal?

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...

2 doctor answers

Why Do I Still Have Fluctuating Redness and Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

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...

3 doctor answers

Flared Nostrils After Rhinoplasty- Is It Swelling?

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...

5 doctor answers

I Cannot Go Back to my Rhinoplasty Surgeon What Should I Do?

I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. Unfortunately, I cannot go back to the surgeon who did the surgery for follow-ups, etc. What should I do? I also want...

7 doctor answers

When Does Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty Become Less Pronounced?

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...

1 doctor answer

Rhinoplasty Swelling Stagnent

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 doctor answers

6 Month Rhinoplasty Swelling Concerns

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...

3 doctor answers

Will my Nose Return to the Way It Looked After the Cast Was Removed?

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...

2 doctor answers

Chances of Jaw Relapsing Due to Subsequent Rhinoplasty

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...

3 doctor answers

Can Someone Explain Proper Icing Technique Follwing Tip Plasty?

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...

5 doctor answers

Do Epsom Salts Help Bring Down Swelling

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...

2 doctor answers

Swelling: Scar Tissue or Deformity?

Hi there, 13 days after a septorhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum/enlarged turbinate plus tip reduction, osteotomy, upper bridge shaved down and...

1 doctor answer

What Causes Fluctuations in Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

I've been told that sodium, alcohol, and sun exposure can cause more swelling after rhinoplasty. I strictly monitor my sodium intake, I rarely...

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Bridge is straight after cast is removed. Will the slight slope I wanted become more visible after swelling goes down?

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...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

4 doctor answers

Can Prolonged Swelling Affect the Final Rhinoplasty Result?

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...

3 doctor answers

Hump on Nose Looks Bigger Now After Rhinoplasty

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...

4 doctor answers

Does Taking Motrin Help Alleviate Swelling After Rhinoplastic Surgery?

7 doctor answers

Ear Cartilage Vs Fascia Grafting in a 3d Rhinoplasty?

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...

5 doctor answers

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

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...

6 doctor answers

10 Weeks Post-Op Rhinoplasty and My Nose is Wider After, Could it Still be Swelling? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty 10 weeks ago so i would have narrower nose. it is no wider than before. i cry everyday. i would like to show the before and after...

5 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Swelling After 5 Mounts and 7 Days? (photo)

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...

2 doctor answers

Could Sun Exposure Be Causing Swelling over 3 Months After Rhinoplasty?

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 doctor answers

1 Week Post-Op and I'm Not Satisfied with the Result of my Alarplasty, Too Early to Decide?

I had alarplasty on march 16, 2012. is it too early to decide? but my nose is not swelling anymore. it's not red at all.

8 doctor answers

6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Still a lot of Swelling at the Tip, What Can Be Done?

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 doctor answers

Is It Okay to Use Naprosyn or Reflaxon a Few Weeks After a Rhinoplasty?

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

1 doctor answer

Normal For Swelling And Widening After Removing Splint?

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...

6 doctor answers

I Hit my Nose, Is the Swelling Mean Permanent Damage?

Its been 2 days since a "flying" soccer ball landed straight to my nose with a great force. I didnt bleed, nor was I in pain except for the...

8 doctor answers

My Nose Looks Upturned 2 Weeks Post Op, Will It Drop?

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...

6 doctor answers

Nose Tip Swelling, When Can I Expect To See The Final Shape Of My Nose?

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...

2 doctor answers

Will Injections Help Intermittant Swelling 1 Year After Rhinoplasty?

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...

1 doctor answer

Worried I've Had my Nose Shape Changed for the Worst! When Will I Know For Sure?

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 doctor answers

Rhinoplasty Questions

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...

2 doctor answers

One Month Post Op Rhino and Septo Nose Still Has Slight Hump, Will It Go Down?

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...

4 doctor answers

After Rhinoplasty, How Much of an Upturned Nasal Tip is Due to the Swelling?

I've heard from other patients that postoperatively after rhinoplasty the nasal tip is a bit upturned, mostly due to swelling. As the swelling...

6 doctor answers

Hooked Nose Still Showing After Closed Rhinoplasty, Will It Improve?

Nose Hi I had closed rhinoplasty done to remove somewhat of a hooked nose. I had my cast removed 2 days ago and doesn't seem like anything has...

6 doctor answers

Can Picking Your Nose Shortly After a Rhinoplasty (1 Week) Increase Swelling?

I recently had a rhinoplasty surgery on April 27, and I've caught myself a few times picking or trying to dig at some left over build up or crust...

6 doctor answers

Can my Nose Get Bigger and Wider After Rhinoplasty, Or Is This Swelling? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty 5 mons ago. the procedure was to make my nose narrower and contoured and added a little bit of bridge. when they took of my splint,...

3 doctor answers

8 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Nose Tip Looks Swollen, Normal?

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...

3 doctor answers

How Can I Help Avoid As Much Swelling As Possible After Cast Removal?

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Nostril is Swelling from Inside out, Is This Likely to Go Away?

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...

2 doctor answers

Drooping Collumnella After Revision, Still Swollen?

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...

4 doctor answers

Recommendations For Monitoring Healing Process of Rhinoplasty? (photo)

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...

1 doctor answer

After Cast Came Off Nose, My Nose Started Becoming Bigger, Will This Go Back To How It Was Right After Surgery?

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...

1 doctor answer

Rhinoplasty - Signs That Nose Is Still Swelling Months After Surgery?

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?

5 doctor answers

Can Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Help with Post-op Rhinoplasty Swelling and Recovery?

Some studies and hospital trials have shown LLLT can induce wound healing, reduce recover time post-surgery, and improve collagen production - all...

1 doctor answer

It's Been 6 Months After Rhino. Every Morning or Hot Weather Make my Nose Get Swollen. Will This Ever Stop? (photo)

Every morning, sweating, or warm weather make my new nose swollen.

5 doctor answers

Does Vitamin E Affect Bleeding or Swelling in Rhinoplasty

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 doctor answers

Everyday Swelling or Permanent Nasal Obstruction 12 Days After Rhinoplasty?

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...

2 doctor answers

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

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...

3 doctor answers

Is It Possible That Through Mild Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty That One Side is Swollen?

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...

3 doctor answers

How Much Swelling Should be Expected After an Alar Base Reduction?

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...

2 doctor answers

Can my Nose Get Bigger and Wider After Rhinoplasty, Or Is This Swelling? (Photo)

Can my Nose Get Bigger and Wider After Rhinoplasty, Or Is This Swelling? (photo) i had rhinoplasty 7 mons ago. the procedure was to make my nose...

7 doctor answers

Swelling After Rhinoplasty; Does it Really Take Up to a Year For Full Recovery?

Hi all, I've seen lots of comments saying that nasal swelling takes up to a year to subside after rhinoplasty surgery. That is really discouraging...

8 doctor answers

Am I Experiencing The Expected Swelling 4 Weeks Post Septorhinoplasty?

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 doctor answer

Will the Drooping and Swelling of my Nose Subside?

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...

2 doctor answers

8 Months Post-op Swelling Making my Nose Look Crooked, Can I Do Anything?

I had an open rhinoplasty with an osteotomy and tip reduction done. My skin is thick so it was thinned out slightly. My left side is very...

4 doctor answers

Ways To Reduce Swelling and Bruising After Septorhinoplasty?

How can I help to decrease swealling and bruising to help my recovery after my septorhinoplasty? any pharmacologic or natural treatments? Thank you in...

3 doctor answers

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...

5 doctor answers

6 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty Swelling Has Increased, Have I Damaged my Nose?

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...

2 doctor answers

Tip asymmetry and Swelling 5 weeks after rhinoplasty. Overcorrection?

My tip is now leaning to the right (and has since cast came off). The surgeon over corrected the original left tilting tip. However, the hones at top...

3 doctor answers

Asymmetrical Nose After Rhinoplasty, Could This be Due to Swelling? (photo)

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...

3 doctor answers

2 Months Post Op but Not Happy, When Will I See The Final Result?

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 doctor answers

Is it Okay to Scrub Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?

I had open rhinplasty one month ago, I had scrubbed my nose, Is it harmful or affect healing , I am very scared .............., and also be informed...

8 doctor answers

I Am 9 Days Post Rhinoplasty and the Right Nostril is More Swollen Than the Left Side. Will It Go Down?

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...

3 doctor answers

Exercised on Day 7 After Rhinoplasty...

I'm a 30 y.o. female who had the tip of my nose refined-- no bone involvement. After resting for 1 week, I had a great result/little remaining...

7 doctor answers

Will Steroid Injections Help with Swelling 1 Year Post-Op Rhinoplasty?

I had rhinoplasty 12 months ago . I had quite a complex revision with fascia graft and rib grafting . The Dr placed fascia graft all over my nose ,...

4 doctor answers

Is It Normal to Have Swelling Come Back After Some Time in Rhinoplasty?

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...

1 doctor answer

Hit in the Face Almost 7 Months After Rhinoplasty, Effects?

Today I was hit in the face a few times, in the nose itself at least once. There was bleeding for a few minutes and now it is swollen. As the months...

5 doctor answers

Swollen Lips 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, Should I be Worried?

My rhinoplasty op involved breaking and removing anterior nasal spine, de-humping and filing down my nose, as well as breaking/re-setting the bone and...

4 doctor answers

Does Bridge and Tip Swelling Make Nostril Flare Appear Bigger?

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,...

2 doctor answers

Spontaneous Swelling 3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty, What Would Cause This?

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 doctor answers

Hit on Nose Tip 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty. Will the Swelling Subside?

I had a rhinoplasty about 2 months ago & last week I got hit in the tip of the nose quite hard - it was really painful and my eyes started...

3 doctor answers

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

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...

1 doctor answer

If Hump is Still There After Dorsal Hump Removal, Does This Indicate Regrowth or Swelling?

If you have rhinoplasty to remove dorsal hump and after splint removal hump is still there, thus this mean that there is regrowth, scar tissue etc or...

6 doctor answers

Breathing Problem Due to Internal Swelling or Scarring?

It's been three weeks since my primary open rhinoplasty, and I am still unable to breathe through the left side of my nose, which feels very...

5 doctor answers

Is Facial Swelling Normal 4 Months After Rhinoplasty?

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...

1 doctor answer

My Nose is Very Wide, Not Narrow 2 Months After Surgery, Too Early to Tell?

Previous nose: very wide in middle w/ undefined bridge. New nose supposed to be: thin w/ straight, defined bridge. Nose right now: Middle narrowed...

2 doctor answers

Swelling or Permanent Dorsal Hump?

3 weeks ago i was shouldered on the right side of my nose as i turned around....no blood. From the 1st to 7th day the swelling reduced and slowly and...

4 doctor answers

Will My Tip Ever Soften Or Am I Stuck With A Hard Tip?

I am three months post-rhinoplasty and have had a kenalog injection to reduce the swelling (which my doctor says is almost gone) but my tip is still...

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Why Does my Post Op Nose Keep Changing Throughout the Day 9 Months Post-Op? Both Sides Look Different. (photo)

My nose looked great at first but 9 months postop my nose has changed and gone downhill.My septum is hanging low again and there is still a slight...

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2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty there is Still a Bump, Could this Just be Part of the Swelling? (photo)

Ok I know it takes 6 months to a year for your nose to be completely healed, So by that being said I have a question I had Rhinoplasty done March 8th...

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Wide Nose After Rhinoplasty & Slight Bump on Bridge Where the Dorsal Hump Used to Be.

Cast removed yesterday and I was shoked to see how wide my nose has become. My doctor said I'm very swollen but I'm scared that my nose will...

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Why So Much Fluctuation in Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

I had a revision rhino approx. 1 mon. ago. When the cast came off from the revision, my nose looked amazing, very happy with the results. My nose now...

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Still Have Swelling 7 Months After Septorhinoplasty, Should I Worry?

I had an open septorhinoplasty about seven months ago. Unfortunately, the swelling has yet to subside and I have a tip which looks like a round ball...

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Is It Normal to Wake Up in the Morning and for the Nose to Be Really Puffy?

Its almost been 5 months since I had my rhino/septo plasty when I wake up its really puffy and I have to put cream to make it go down. Also how long...

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Tip Swelling 9 Months After Rhinoplasty?

Hi , i had my rhinoplasty surgery 9 months ago , I don`t like how my nose looks , its tip is still so big and rounded is that normal or i should have...

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6 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty and Still Very Swollen is This Normal?

Im about six months post-op rhinoplasty and still very swollen especially from the middle to the tip of my nose.Originally I went in because I had a...

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Swollen Skin on Bridge 2½ Months After Rhinoplasty, Normal?

I had a nose job 11 weeks ago to narrow my bridge(only by rasping)and to define my tip. My surgeon got rid of the periosteum on my bridge and softened...

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Will Steroid Injections Help Swollen Nose 6 Years Post-Op Rhinoplasty?

Hi I had my nose surgery 6 years ago and tip of my nose is swollen and also doesn't have shape, but from profile its looks okay, I was wondering...

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Would a Prescription Steroid Anti Inflammatory Work for Reducing Rhinoplasty Swelling? (photo)

I recently had an open revision rhinoplasty for a bulbous tip as well as a slightly uneven bridge. There were no bones broken, as it was mostly...

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

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...

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16 Days Post Rhino, Nose Seems Higher On One Side And Have Nostril Asymmetry?

I had rhinoplasty 16 days ago, now the tip of my nose is seem to be rise up in the left side more than right side, and the nostrils seem asymmetry...

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Can a Nose Get More Swollen After Steroid Injections?

I had rhinoplasty 6 months ago to remove a hump. The profile looked good but from straight on nose looked wider and swollen. Today, my surgeon...

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I'm a 42 Year Old Male Who Had an Open Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. Will Minoxidil Slow Healing Time?

I still have considerable tip swelling which I understand can take up to 1 year to heal. I have thick nostrils, tip to begin with. I was using...

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Post Op RhinoPlasty Swelling, Numbness, and Hardening?

I had my rhinoplasty performed 2 weeks ago, my doctor corrected my shifted septum which curved to the right and the hump and he also defined the right...

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Is It Normal for Rhinoplasty Swelling to Get Worse After First Month?

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...

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2.5 Weeks Post-op and Picked my Nose Good - Swelling. What Should I Do?

Hi, i'm 2,5 weeks post-op so today (don't ask me why) i really picked inside my nose from the right nostril. I should mention that i really...

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Can Anything Be Done For Nasal Swelling After Year from Rhinoplasty?

Hello! I'm 19, female. I had my rhinoplasty last year.. My nose still looks swollen, not as much, but quite bulbous. Especially in the morning....

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Still Swelling on Bridge After Fascia Grafting After First Time Rhinoplasty 7 Months Ago?

I am of Asian origin. I wanted a slightly upturned tip. I did not want a higher bridge at all. My surgeon told me he only used fascia, but also on the...

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Post Rhinoplasty: My Nose Looks Longer?

I had rhinoplasty before two weeks.They have shaped it. But It seems to me that my nose looks longer.I dont know if after some months will look...

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Is Nostril Swelling 7 Weeks Post-rhinoplasty Temporary?

After significant rhinoplasty, including removal of anterior nasal spine and cartilage, hump removal, filing down the bone and removing cartilage from...

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Does Spironolactone Work for Nose Swelling ?

I m wondering if the use of Spironolactone will help to keep the swelling down after a rhinoplasty done 2 years ago ? one of the side of my nose is...

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Will I Be Able to Go Back to School After 2 Weeks?

I am looking into having rhinoplasty in 2013. I will be 16 so I'll need to have time off school and I was wondering if the 2 weeks I get off...

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Keloid/steroid Injections 10-11 Months Post Closed Rhinoplasty to Remove Dorsal Hump, Deviated Septum & Slightly Reduce Tip

10-11 months post op. i feel there is still significant swelling as my tip appears larger/rounder now than it was pre-op and immediately after...

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Results After Rhinoplasty. 1 Weeks Post and Unhappy With Profile? (photo)

I just had the splint removed (I had my surgery last Monday so it's been exactly 7 days and it was a closed rhinoplasty) and while I'm fully...

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The Swelling from my Nose from Rhinoplasty Gets Bigger Each Day. What Should I Do?

I had rhinoplasty done 21 days ago. The swelling from my nose keeps getting bigger. I haven't seen much results. I been icing the area and being...

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I Had a Rhinoplasty 3 Years Ago and the Tip of my Nose is Very Swollen on One Side? (photo)

Rhinoplasty 3 years ago aged 39. I revisited my surgeon Dec 2011. He told me it was swollen, enlarged, not my imagination, possible skin infection?...

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Nose Implant Yellow Fluid Coming out. What Can I Do?

I had a silicone implant, after 2 weeks there was a yellow fluid coming out underneath the tip of the nose. It seems infected but the doctor said...

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Can I Change my Nostril Shape? (photo)

Increased nostril show and tip rotation after my Rhinoplasty. I have now provided some photos. As you can see my nostrils are now an awful triangular...

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I Am Three Weeks Post Rhinoplasty With A Slight Bump On The Bridge Of My Nose. Swelling Or Permanent Feature?

I am 3 weeks post rhinoplasty and there is still a slight bump on the bridge of my nose - could this be due to swelling or should I prepare for this...

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Edema Swelling 14 Months After Rhinoplasty?

I had a rhinoplasty to make the width of my nose smaller and remove a tiny bump on the bridge 14 months ago. I am still taping every night but if I...

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Is my Nose Bridge Too High, and Too Big OR It is Just Swelling at the Moment? (photo)

Hi,I had a Rhinoplasty surgery at 6 days ago.After I got home I found my nose bridge(between eyes) is real high,and my face looks really weird since...

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Increased Upper Lip-length Post Rhinoplasty, Will this Subside as Swelling Goes Down?

I am 9 weeks post-rhinoplasty. Had lots of work done around anterior spine and cartilage, as well as de-humping and osteomies. Now I feel that my...

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My Nose Tip is Looking Too Upward After One Month of my Surgery is There Any Chance That It Will Come Down?

Hi, i had done my rhinoplasti surgery before one month back,, but currently my nose tip is looking too upward,,,but it has come down when it was...

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Will the Swelling in my Nose Go Down More in the Middle?

I had rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago and i'm quite pleased with the results, except that the middle/ tip section is still really round looking. i...

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Need Steriod Injections in my Nose Following Primary Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had my surgery done in Mexico so I cant follow up with my plastic surgeon I been having trouble getting a plastic surgeon to look at my nose because...

1 Month Post Op Rhinoplasty; Do I Have A Droopy Tip? What Can I Expect For My Final Result? (photo)

Hi, I had Rhino-Septoplasty 35 days ago and I told my doctor I want my nose straight. He shaved my bone. After cast removal my nose was straight but...

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