Hi , I got my rhinoplasty done to narrow my bridge , nostrils and tip .when my cast was off my bridge looked narrowed and tip was better , now after 4 weeks it looks so swollen ...........i want to know if brige will ever decrease and my tip , when wud i know how wud it look like , will i have to go for a revision ?MY skin is very oily now and lots of pimples on face
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April 9, 2013
Answer: Rhinoplasty results take 1 year to see the final look.
For sure 6 weeks before your nose has recovered around 80% of its strength. However, take a hard elbow while fighting for a rebound and you can expect the nasal bones to refracture for as long as 3 to 4 months.
Though its an unusual request, widening the bridge of your nose is possible and there are a few options.
Fillers. As you suggested, this may be easiest and best initial option. I'd recommend Radiesse for this purpose. It is a little thicker and would do nicely in...
Do not exercise the morning of surgery because you run the risk of becoming dehydrated and remember, you can't have anything to drink the day of surgery.