Dear Drs, I had rhinoplasty with osteotomy (so ecpected lots of swelling) a week ago. The edema has moved from my cheeks to my neck and I have lost all definition in my jawline. Is this normal? My nose tip also looks very bulbous whilst the rest of my nose seems less swollen. Is this all normal? Thank you
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October 9, 2016
Answer: Swelling expected 7 days following rhinoplasty
Depending on exactly what was done, there are degrees of bruising. You didn't experience any! Great! It is not unusual for people not to bruise!
Thank you for your question. Yes, your nose looks within the range of normal for being 2 days post-op. The tape under the tip of your nose is acting like a sling and pulling it upward. You also have significant swelling. Your tip will settle lower than it currently is....
The nasal valves are cartilaginous and dynamic and will not be denmonstrable on a CT. Other useful information regarding the airways may be gleaned from the CT however. The foul smell from the tip may represent a residual suture or a sequestered cartilage graft. This all needs...