How soon after rhinoplasty can bones be reset? I am 6 weeks post op and you can tell that the bones are uneven. Can this be done sooner than 6 months? What procedure can be done in office vs. operating room and would a full revision be needed to get that done?
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In my experience, mild redness and pain at the site of harvested ear cartilage is common. I prefer to keep my patients on antibiotics until the derssings are removed at 7-8 days post-op. You should schedule a visit with your surgeon to ensure you do not have an infection that might benefit from...
Wiggling the nose after rhinoplasty should not cause any damage except in the case of alar base reduction (saw separation once). However, at 14 days you should be OK.
In general, the final result of a rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down over time. The degree of swelling generally depends on the following factors:
1) Thickness of the patient's...
