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I have swelling around jawline and bulbous tip after Rhinoplasty. Any suggestions?

awol999Jun 10, 2015
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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