I got a rhinoplasty three weeks ago, when the surgeon removed my splint, 4 days after surgery, I thought my nose was beautiful, it had a gorgeous curve and everything looked awesome. But eventually it became bigger and bigger and the bump that was originally removed returned and became more prominent. Now, at three weeks I just notice the bump is getting bigger and the curve is no longer there. Will my nose ever look like it looked just after surgery or will it continue to grow ?
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December 31, 2016
Answer: You appear to have a pleasing nasal profile appearance 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.
Cartilage that can be seen when one looks up the nostril is often a subluxed septum. However, what you describe with pain and the fact is comes and goes, does not sound like a cartilaginous structure--it may be a cyst or folliculitis. I would recommend the next time it flares up to see an o...
While it does appear that there is narrowing of the mid-portion of your nose this is probably your inherited anatomy and I doubt this is secondary to cartilage collapse. On the basis of these pictures I suggest you consider a full rhinoplasty including a change in the position of your nasal...
Hi. Great question! So during a rhinoplasty, whether through an "open" or a "closed" approach the skin is lifted off the bone and cartilages to make changes to bone and cartilage. Then the skin is taped back down and a cast or splint is placed to put some pressure on the skin and prevent swel...
