Hi,I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago.I had my splint out yesterday.I used to have a wider nose but a defined tip(from side view).Now at my 16th day,I have a really high bridge between my eyes and my I've lost my old nose tip.It seems blunt.My surgeon says that I'll have to wait for 6 months and asked me to do a light massage.I've already started hating my new look:(
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January 27, 2014
Answer: After rhinoplasty my bridge is really high and my fuller tip is lost. What can I do?
It is likely just temporary bleeding from the trauma from blowing your nose. Best to contact your plastic surgeon and have them evaluate your source of bleeding. Good luck
Everyone's recovery is different but I have heard people describe similar symptoms. If you're otherwise healing well this is likely not something to worry about. If you are concerned, schedule a followup and have your plastic surgeon re-evaluate your nose.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial...
During the first 2 weeks after your surgery, your tear trough and and bags may have looked better due to swelling wchich camouflaged the area. After the swelling has gone down, the problem becomes visible again. The solution that I can recommend to address this (bags and tear trough) is...