I am not over 6 years post-op and to this day I get fluctuating swelling from day to day, sometimes hour to hour. When it flares up I get a throbbing sensation in my nose and my nasal passage swells, sometimes impeding my breathing. Throughout the days my nose feels weird with persistent swelling fluctuations that get better when I am in a very cold room...any heat or spicy foods makes my nose swell. The two photos I attached are taken 1 day apart.
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The operation will be done by using the latest Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®:
In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These ...
Pain in the face 3 years later it's not likely related to the rhinoplasty. You might consider getting evaluated for TMJ, especially since the pain extends to your temples. Rarely, pain in the central face on 1 side can be caused by a bony septal spur. You should have these things evaluated...
Great questions. The most important issue is to allow complete healing to occur before you proceed with your second surgery. I would suggest to address what is more concerning to you and to have that addressed first.
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