I had an open rhinoplasty (piezo) done 8 months ago and I’m worried about how big and wide the bridge and tip still look from the front. I haven’t seen the swelling go down past the 2-3 month mark and my concern is that this may be close to the final shape. Does this look like swelling? If so, should I look into a steroid injection? I’m also concerned about a slight bump that I see on the bridge in the side profile and the lack of slope. For context I am south Asian with medium skin thickness.
Answer: Rhinoplasty results healing and scar remodeling take a year after surgery and it is common to see continued changes out to this point. Patients swell to different degrees. Without knowing the specifics of your first operation, it is difficult to say if the width of the nose is due to technique, swelling, or a combination of both. Steroid injections can help in decreasing persisting swelling in patients. Swelling can also contribute to lack of dorsal concavity, as compared to the on-table result.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty results healing and scar remodeling take a year after surgery and it is common to see continued changes out to this point. Patients swell to different degrees. Without knowing the specifics of your first operation, it is difficult to say if the width of the nose is due to technique, swelling, or a combination of both. Steroid injections can help in decreasing persisting swelling in patients. Swelling can also contribute to lack of dorsal concavity, as compared to the on-table result.
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September 11, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty results at eight months At eight months, your results are basically final.
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September 11, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty results at eight months At eight months, your results are basically final.
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