I had open rhinoplasty 8 days ago primarily to remove a dorsal hump and fix some of the tip. My tip of my nose is extremely swollen, which I knew would be the case, but it still appears that I have a dorsal hump. My doctor said is should just be 2-3 mm of swelling, but it feels pretty hard and I can't help but think it wasn't entirely removed. Is swelling around the dorsal/bridge extremely common?
December 1, 2013
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Yes, swelling around the bridge is common and more swelling is expected if it was done via an open approach. This swelling may last up to 6 months or more in the bridge area. The skin is thinner here than at your nasal tip and so slight swelling can make it look like the dorsal hump is still there. Your concerns are not uncommon. Follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your follow-up appointments. If there is any concern with persistent dorsal hump your surgeon should be able to address this issue.
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December 1, 2013
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Yes, swelling around the bridge is common and more swelling is expected if it was done via an open approach. This swelling may last up to 6 months or more in the bridge area. The skin is thinner here than at your nasal tip and so slight swelling can make it look like the dorsal hump is still there. Your concerns are not uncommon. Follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your follow-up appointments. If there is any concern with persistent dorsal hump your surgeon should be able to address this issue.
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December 1, 2013
Answer: Too early to tel What you are noticing could just be swelling. Your surgeon will advise you best when he/she continues to evaluate your nose post op. You might need to massage the area but done do so without your surgeon agreeing.
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December 1, 2013
Answer: Too early to tel What you are noticing could just be swelling. Your surgeon will advise you best when he/she continues to evaluate your nose post op. You might need to massage the area but done do so without your surgeon agreeing.
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