I had a Rhino one year and 3 months ago and ,although my tip is still quite swollen, the rest of my nose seems to have healed pretty well. About two months ago, I was at the Supermarket and hit my nose with a refrigerator door while opening it. Quite hard. My nose was quite sore throughout the day and red, and now more than two months later I have a pretty big bump on its side. Wondering if it could still be swelling or something more permanent? Should I be worried?
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Yes you can have a surgery just to improve the shape of the tip of your nose. The approach of the surgery will be similar to having full rhinoplasty, but the extent of the surgery will be less
Thank you for your question. After rhinoplasty surgery, the cartilage and overall structure of your nose will be softer. Therefore, getting a piercing can cause damage. It is recommended for patients to wait at least 3 months before they consider getting a piercing. Your surgeon needs to confirm...
Based on the photos, you may be eligible for just a tip plasty, but an in person consultation and reading the operative report of the previous surgery would be needed to make a final decision. Have you returned to your original surgeon to discuss this result? Being available for postoperative...
