I got a rhinoplasty 8 months ago. I have a thick oily skin. My tip is still so hard when I touch it. Is that means when the swell will go I'll have a smaller tip? Or it will return to the normal touch without getting smaller?
Answer: Tip edema Hello and thank you for your question.
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Answer: Tip edema Hello and thank you for your question.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Hard tip after rhinoplasty Hopefully as the swelling diminishes your nose will become softer. Especially for revision rhinoplasty, this tip firmness can last over a year in many cases. The more involved the procedure, and the more grafts used, the longer the healing tends to take.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Hard tip after rhinoplasty Hopefully as the swelling diminishes your nose will become softer. Especially for revision rhinoplasty, this tip firmness can last over a year in many cases. The more involved the procedure, and the more grafts used, the longer the healing tends to take.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Tip sensation after rhinoplasty Thick skin, maneuvers to obtain tip definition, cartilage grafting - these are all factors in that "rock hard" sensation. As the swelling subsides, you will start to feel a softer, more natural nose. Often times in thick skin you need to place more grafts in order to obtain the definition that is wanted. More work under the nose will yield to more swelling as well. Give it time. I've found that sometimes it can take as long as a year and a half with thick skin for the swelling to completely settle down. I hope some of this helps! Remember, when in doubt, contact your operating surgeon as they know exactly what maneuvers were performed and will be better able to guide you the rest of the way.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Tip sensation after rhinoplasty Thick skin, maneuvers to obtain tip definition, cartilage grafting - these are all factors in that "rock hard" sensation. As the swelling subsides, you will start to feel a softer, more natural nose. Often times in thick skin you need to place more grafts in order to obtain the definition that is wanted. More work under the nose will yield to more swelling as well. Give it time. I've found that sometimes it can take as long as a year and a half with thick skin for the swelling to completely settle down. I hope some of this helps! Remember, when in doubt, contact your operating surgeon as they know exactly what maneuvers were performed and will be better able to guide you the rest of the way.
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Answer: 8 months Post-op There are a number of reasons why you may be experiencing this. I would recommend you go back to your surgeon to discuss all your post-operative concerns.
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Answer: 8 months Post-op There are a number of reasons why you may be experiencing this. I would recommend you go back to your surgeon to discuss all your post-operative concerns.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty results after 8 months The final result can take up to 12 months in normal skin and even longer in thick oily skin types. The tip can sometimes still be hard after surgery at this time. Although, the firmness may also be due to cartilage grafts under the skin. Your surgeon should be able to give you more accurate assessment as to the degree of swelling still present and expectations for the final result.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty results after 8 months The final result can take up to 12 months in normal skin and even longer in thick oily skin types. The tip can sometimes still be hard after surgery at this time. Although, the firmness may also be due to cartilage grafts under the skin. Your surgeon should be able to give you more accurate assessment as to the degree of swelling still present and expectations for the final result.
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