I had rhinoplasty 11 days ago and I know its really early but I'm worried. The tip of my nose is tilting down more than what it was before. I was told that my surgeon did a lot of tip work but I'm worried that even when it heals the tip will still be droopy. I've attached a photo of what my surgeon altered digitally in my consult . I can't see how my nose will ever heal to look like that. Is it possible it will get smaller like in the altered image I was given before surgery?
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If you have concerns about a loose stitch (or anything else related to your recent surgery), I would visit your surgeon. I usually allow my patients to use nasal saline to help clean the nose and loosen up any crust formation. Also I would avoid putting...
Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. It is typical to have a stiff and numb nose for months after surgery. The nose will get softer with time. Depending on the techniques performed in surgery, the nose will vary in how much it will soften and move.Revisions, rib grafts, tip ...
At first your nose will always seem a bit unfamiliar after rhinoplasty and taping can help as the swelling subsides. Remember it will take several months before you will see the shape and result.