Post rhino my bridge is still not straight, & the nasal bones still protrude from frontal view. Am I being unrealistic? (Photo)

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I am 3 weeks post-op from rhinoplasty. I asked for the bump in my nose to be removed, and for the bridge to be narrowed and straight (My nasal bones were wide and then it sort of went inward before it went out again in the tip. But from front view the nasal bones still are wide and then go in, it is not a nice lined slope like I see in other post op pictures and wanted. I also think it protrudes too far away from my face still. Am I being unrealistic and crazy or should I want revision?

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

I see your concerns. It is still early though, and a lot of that may be surgical edema. I would wait until 6 months have passed before seeking a second opinion and/or a revision.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

At 3 weeks it is very difficult to tell the final result of her rhinoplasty.  As the swelling continues to subside the nasal cartilages skin take different shape for better or for worse.  However there is some depression at the mid nose level.  With time if it does not get better then it can be corrected either with a filler injection such as Restylane or with a cartilaginous graft down the road.  I would certainly give it some more time before you intervene.RegardsDr. J

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

Did I read correctly that you are 3 weeks out of surgery?  Did you mean 3 months?  If you really mean 3 weeks,then it is way way way too early to start worrying about revision.  Even 3 months is too early.   Surely your surgeon mentioned this.  For what it's worth I  think your profile looks great.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

This is very early in your recovery, and your nose will undergo many changes over the next few months.  Your profile looks to have a good shape, and your frontal view should achieve more refinement as your nose continues to heal and the swelling resolves.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

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