Hi doctors, I am 18 days post open rhinoplasty. Upon looking in the mirror to clean more closely today, I saw that my left nostril has something "sticking out" more than the right. I got worried as I saw that deviated septi also look like this - could my surgery have created a deviated septum (I had to sneeze a couple times after surgery, about 10 days post op) or is this asymmetrical internal swelling? I had no osteotomies done FYI.
September 19, 2016
Answer: Swelling post rhinoplasty Thank you for your pictures! It is still too early to determine whether the surgery may have caused a deviated septum (which is highly unlikely). Nasal swelling after rhinoplasty resolves asymmetrically, unfortunately. Things will continue to improve over the coming months, and don't be suprised if you start noticing swelling appear in other areas while it resolves in the area that concerns you the most at present. This process is dependent on a few things - how involved the procedures performed on your nose were, whether the surgery was open or closed (yours will take a little longer than a closed rhinoplasty to resolve in swelling), but also how your body naturally heals. The entire process can take up to a year, that being said, you will be in great shape in a few weeks. When in doubt, keep your doctor in touch about the ongoing changes. They will be your best guide. I hope this helps!
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Swelling post rhinoplasty Thank you for your pictures! It is still too early to determine whether the surgery may have caused a deviated septum (which is highly unlikely). Nasal swelling after rhinoplasty resolves asymmetrically, unfortunately. Things will continue to improve over the coming months, and don't be suprised if you start noticing swelling appear in other areas while it resolves in the area that concerns you the most at present. This process is dependent on a few things - how involved the procedures performed on your nose were, whether the surgery was open or closed (yours will take a little longer than a closed rhinoplasty to resolve in swelling), but also how your body naturally heals. The entire process can take up to a year, that being said, you will be in great shape in a few weeks. When in doubt, keep your doctor in touch about the ongoing changes. They will be your best guide. I hope this helps!
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery You are very early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The swelling during this time is rarely symmetric. One side will always resolve more quickly than the other. The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to heal and reduce in size for up to a year. Once it does reach its final shape you may be more pleased with the appearance of your nose.
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery You are very early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The swelling during this time is rarely symmetric. One side will always resolve more quickly than the other. The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to heal and reduce in size for up to a year. Once it does reach its final shape you may be more pleased with the appearance of your nose.
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