Is 70% Alcohol Safe for Cleaning Nasal Skin After Rhinoplasty?

Pressing on the nose would not cause a dorsal hump to develop. This is something that can be due to genetics and/or having direct trauma to the nose. A board certified rhinoplasty specialist would be able to provide you with precise advice following an in-person evaluation. I hope this helps,...

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Your result looks very nice so far. 9 days is still very soon after your surgery, and you are close to the peak of your swelling. In general, swelling is 70% resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take 18-24 months to see the final result of your surgery....

The photos taken in the operating room when the surgery is finished should give you a good general idea of what to expect from your final result, but there will be swelling present. In general, your swelling following surgery can be influenced by the following:  Thickness of the skin,...

In general I recommend a straight, stronger nasal profile rather than a scooped out appearance. Do what looks good now, not 50 years after the operation. There will be minimal change as you age. You and your surgeon should discuss the aesthetics of a natural looking result.

I have read all the expert responses and I will interpret them a bit differently. I believe you need a revision of the columella incision. Either the closure was NOT "lined" up properly, or a dehiscence has occurred, or as Dr Prendiville stated the caudal edge is out of line causing the...