Ski slope nose 6 weeks after Rhino. My nose also hurts when I smile. Advice? (photos)

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I got a rhinoplasty almost 6 weeks ago to get rid of a bump on my bridge, and make my front nostrils less bulbous. Here are the pre/simulated and post op. He states it's swelling however, I'm aware 60-70% of swelling is gone within the first month(he told me). My main concern is my upturned nose and low bridge. Will my bridge get higher in side? and my nose drop alot more? my nose is no longer hard, but soft only my tip is slightly hard. My nose also hurts when I smile, or move it slightly.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. You are still early in your recovery process. There is still swelling present. The swelling misguides the results of your procedure. It can take up to one year for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.

Elbert T. Cheng, MD · Answer

hello renato,as you've read from the other surgeons, you're very early after rhinoplasty so try to be patient. the dorsum may not get higher, but the tip may get slightly lower.  it's important to go to your followups with your surgeon and have him/her help you through this recovery.best of luck!

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Although recovery will depend on what was done during the rhinoplasty procedure, Rarely is 70% of swelling gone after 1 month. When the tip swelling resolves your profile will be straighter. I recommend patience at this time.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Renato, Seventy percent of the swelling is gone in the first three to four months and then the final swelling starts to dissipate slowly after that with the tip swelling resolving lastly. Your bridge will not get higher however the tip swelling will resolve providing a straighter angle. Speak with your surgeon regarding your concerns as he/she knows best what techniques were used during your procedure and where you are in the recovery phase. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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