I had my 3rd and 4th operation around 6 weeks ago, to correct some nasal problems and remove scar tissue and cartilage bumps on the sides of the nose. I went to a regualar doctor here bcus i got some issues with breathing after the operation, mostly bcus of "heavy" swelling. The dc gave me cortisone tabs for the swelling, will this work or do i actually need a steroid injection? My PS lives 5-6 hours away from me so it's kinda far to travel for a injection. Regards.
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A septoplasty does not do anything for the outside appearance of the nose. You can have a revision of your outside but you should wait at least 9months to one year for all the swelling to go down to see exactly what you want done. Then, find an expert plastic surgeon and go to consult with him....
There is a significant amount of swelling 6 weeks after rhinopoplasty. The callus formation or lump under the skin may also be swelling due to the surgery. I would not reccomend massaging the nose at this time since it can possibly inhibit healing. If the callus...
Five weeks post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery and you wait about one year before assessing the shape and size - even longer with revisions
