My nose has me worried, 11 weeks post rhino. (photo)

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I thought my nose was looking great, and when I look in the mirror, I don't see anything wrong. But I took a selfie this morning and my God, I'm upset over the crooked appearance! My PS is far away so j thought I'd get opinions from this site. I hope it's just asymmetry from swelling?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.

Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.
In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.
To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.
Kind regards, 
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

You are certainly in the middle of your healing process and there will be remaining swelling after 11 weeks - even more if you had an open rhinoplasty. On the other hand, a general shape judgment can be made;If there is deviation of the nose to one side, then this does usually not correct itself. For me, it is difficult to assess symmetry and straightness from the photograph. As hard as it may be, watchful waiting is the only thing you can do at this point.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to comment without seeing preop photos. Remember if you had a rhinoplasty in the past 3 months, you are likely stills swollen as well.  Best to discuss this with him.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

This question brings up many topics that could be discussed.  First, and most important in my opinion is that 11 weeks after rhinoplasty is too early to judge final results.  There are still changes, in particular with swelling, that are going to happen over the next many weeks.  Also, swelling does not always come on or go away evenly so this can be playing a role.  Also, there are many issues that arise with distortion and deformity with cameras, mirrors, etc.  Please don't judge based on this one selfie.  Wish you all the best.

Garrett Wirth, MD, MS, FACS

Wirth Plastic Surgery

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