My poor columella has had a lot of work. Does the columella swell in the same way as the rest of the nose? Will it thin out in a couple months or is what you see what you get with that part of the nose? There’s cadaver rib cartilage in there. I am afraid I’ll wake up and it’ll just reject the stitches and spit the rib out! I know that’s extreme and not likely, but it just looks so angry right now. Thanks!
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Typically, the initial swelling after nose surgery subsides within two to three weeks. However, residual swelling, especially in the tip of the nose, can take about a year to resolve as the contour refines. Swelling can also vary through the day, being more prominent in the morning. It is s...
Your radix is full but swelling in this area can persist longer than fullness in the bridge when the surgeon removes bone to treat this problem. Continue to discuss this with your surgeon as this resolves, whether or not injections are necessary.
Traditionally, insurance companies will pay for the functional portions of your surgery. This will allow you to breathe better. When it comes to the cosmetic changes, it all depends on what you are trying to achieve. Just straightening might be covered but anything more and you will probably...
