I'm 11 days post op and when I removed my cast I thought my nose looked really ugly and I looked like a pig, but now 3 days after removing my cast, my nose has gotten a little puffier and it looks way better than it did when I removed the cast. I heard when you remove the cast that's what it will look like. Is it because my tip was higher? I hope it ends up looking more like it does 3 days after removing it then before.
March 6, 2014
Answer: Nose appears puffy after cast removal Immediately after the splint or cast is removed, it is common for the nose to look more defined. After the compression has been removed, the skin and soft tissues can swell and the nose can take on a puffy appearance; this can take weeks to months to significantly improve. After rhinoplasty, tip shape is typically the last thing to settle before seeing the final result; this can take 12 months or longer. During this time you will notice that the size of your tip decreases as swelling resolves and subtle details and tip definition appear. Additionally, you may notice that your tip derotates and deprojects somewhat depending on what was technically performed during surgery. It is important to be patient after rhinoplasty and allow adequate time for recovery.
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March 6, 2014
Answer: Nose appears puffy after cast removal Immediately after the splint or cast is removed, it is common for the nose to look more defined. After the compression has been removed, the skin and soft tissues can swell and the nose can take on a puffy appearance; this can take weeks to months to significantly improve. After rhinoplasty, tip shape is typically the last thing to settle before seeing the final result; this can take 12 months or longer. During this time you will notice that the size of your tip decreases as swelling resolves and subtle details and tip definition appear. Additionally, you may notice that your tip derotates and deprojects somewhat depending on what was technically performed during surgery. It is important to be patient after rhinoplasty and allow adequate time for recovery.
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August 11, 2011
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty
Hi,
You are way too early to in the healing process! I always tell my patients to forget about their noses for a while and concentrate on other things (school, job, hobbies, etc.). I realize you are excited to see the final results, but it takes almost an entire year to see this. So, in the meantime, relax and try to be patient. Your nose will go through many different stages of healing. The most persistent will be that of having a 'woody' nose. You'll know what I mean soon enough, but don't worry this is also normal. Take care, Dr. H
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August 11, 2011
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty
Hi,
You are way too early to in the healing process! I always tell my patients to forget about their noses for a while and concentrate on other things (school, job, hobbies, etc.). I realize you are excited to see the final results, but it takes almost an entire year to see this. So, in the meantime, relax and try to be patient. Your nose will go through many different stages of healing. The most persistent will be that of having a 'woody' nose. You'll know what I mean soon enough, but don't worry this is also normal. Take care, Dr. H
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