I know this seems like an odd question, but I saw this happening with my dad. And I feel my nose is becoming larger/more bulbous as the years pass. I’m wondering if this is in my head or if it’s actually something that is a known occurrence. Thanks!
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June 4, 2019
Answer: Can the nose become larger/more bulbous with age?
Thanks for your question and congratulations on your rhinoplasty. While it may seem like you have been waiting a long time to see the results of your surgery already, you are still in the thick of the healing process. Swelling can persist for many months after nose surgery, which prevents you...
Many surgeons will achieve great results with standard techniques but since ultrasonic rhinoplasty is new it means very few have the experience of using the new tool. My experience is that it is very useful since it allows precise bone sculpting. The bone reshaping and sculpting a...
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, fibrosis or internal scarring happens to certain degree in all patients undergoing rhinoplasty. Just like a scar on your skin, after surgery, all patients will have “scar” internally as well. In some patients, this process is clinically insign...