I have a bump at the tip of my nose where the cartilage ends. Can this be swelling still at 1.5 years post op? Additionally one nostril seems to be facing a bit sideways where one is nice and beautifully rounded. I have a feeling this is no longer swelling at 1.5 years post op. Thoughts? I still struggle to breathe through the nostril that looks a bit sideways as well.
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November 30, 2024
Answer: There is typically not much nasal swelling 1.5 years after rhinoplasty in someone with thin nasal skin.
Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos bumps that remain constant for more than 6 months may be permanent. First of all, it is important to request a detailed examination appointment from your surgeon for accurate information.
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Based on your profile photo, you appear to have a droopy tip, a long nasal appearance, and a very small profile hump. Issues like this are commonly addressed during rhinoplasty surgery, we are goals would be to provide a less distracting, and more feminine nasal profile appearance. I hope this...
What I see in the photos is a nasal tip that has very strong cartilages, the cartilages making the tip look wide and broad, like in the patient whose photos I posted with this answer, except your two tip cartilages are closer to each other, so there's not much of a dent in between them. The...
