Why do I look like Avatar after my rhinoplasty? can I get my nostrils close or even back to how they use to look?

August 23, 2018
Asked By:lovespencer in Atlanta, GA

Hi, it’s been eight days since I had my rhinoplasty, I had my cast removed yesterday and I can’t stop crying!! I know everyone says it’s to early to tell, it’s still swollen, give it time, but I can’t get over the fact that I look like an Avatar, I look like a character!! And to tell you the truth I didn’t experience a lot of swelling so I think the end result is not going to look much different from how it looks now . I can’t stand to look at myself in the mirror!!

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August 10, 2021

Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty & Results

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Answer: Short term post operative rhinoplasty results

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Answer: Short term post operative rhinoplasty results

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Mark Beaty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Nothing to worry about eight days after a rhinoplasty.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 10, 2021

Answer: Nothing to worry about eight days after a rhinoplasty.

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August 27, 2018

Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty & Results

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Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty & Results

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Answer: Results take time

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Answer: Results take time

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