Hi I had a septorhinoplasty done at the end of May it’s been 6 months now and my breathing is worst then it was before, when I first did my consultation I told him I needed my breathing fixed and just wanted the hump I had taken down a little nothing else after surgery I was told he refined the tip, it now looks pointy to me and doesn’t match my round face shape hat should I do? I’m trying not to freak out but I feel I might have to get a revision because I wasn’t listened to.
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November 11, 2024
Answer: Waiting for a mature result after rhinoplasty
Dear atavernia,
The dictum in rhinoplasty surgery is that it takes a full year at least for the healing process to stabilize. If your plastic surgeon has not told you this then continue the scheduled follow ups with him/her and have that discussion. Good luck!
Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial and nasal photographs from all angles to make a determination about how best to proceed. A copy of your operator report would also be helpful to find out what maneuvers were accomplished in your first open rhinoplasty procedure. You...
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