i am 3 months after a rhinoplasty and my nose is perfectly straight but since 2 and a half months i've been hearing a clicking noise in my nose? is this the bones healing or shifting? or is it just junk that's accumulating that i have to clean with a q-tip?
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February 23, 2011
Answer: What could be causing clicking noise after rhinoplasty
It is not uncommon to have swelling of the nose for up to twelve months following this type of surgery. It is important to have patience and continue to follow up with your surgeon.
A nose is usually placed under some sort of dressing after the rhinoplasty is complete. The type of dressing varies by surgeon, but most will gently lift the tip slightly during this process. This allows for the nose to settle over time into the proper position. At three days,...
Hi New york8421 in New york,
Plastic surgeons typically recommend 2 weeks of restricted activity such as bicycle, running, yoga, or sex and 6 weeks for contact sports such as volleyball, basketball, or soccer. Touching the nose is avoided early after the procedure and your plastic...