Crookedness Normal After Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

Question

I am 1 month post-op i had a Septo-Rhinoplasty. I had a deviated septum and a huge lump that could be see from proifleYesterday, I was taking a picture of me nose and a realized that it look crooked. Is it just me or is it really crooked? And is that normal? Will get it straighten with time?

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

In the immediate post-operative period, it can be difficult
to differentiate residual swelling from residual deformities.In most cases, residual deformities are
subtle and cannot be differentiated from swelling.When this situation arises, it’s important to
allow the swelling to resolve before making decisions regarding revisional
surgery.In most
patients who have residual deformities, nothing needs to be done.These deformities usually resolve with time
as swelling disappears.In rare cases
where deformities persist after the residual swelling resolves revisional
surgery may be necessary.When this
scenario arises, we generally like to wait at least twelve months before
performing secondary surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Since it's only been one month after your septoplasty and rhinoplasty, it is impossible  to determine whether or not your nose is crooked or not. There is still too much swelling in the nose,  so do not make any judgment calls for at least one year after the surgery until once all the swelling has subsided.

Jay Calvert, MD, FACS · Answer

The septum is the major support structure of the nose.  As such, the operation on the septum can cause a great deal of swelling.  it is difficult to know if what we see in the photograph of your nose is just swelling or some other issue...and we do not see a pre-operative photograph.  I would check in with your surgeon, let him or her know about your concerns, and then be patient.  Healing can take 6 months to a year and everyone heals differently.

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

After a septoplasty and rhinoplasty, you should expect to have swelling throughout your nose. You should notice some significant changes immediately after the surgery, however your final results will only be apparent after your swelling has resolved which is in 6 to 8 months after surgery. At this time, it's best to be patient and to await your final results.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

You are only one month after extensive rhinoplasty. It is normal to have residual swelling at this time. The resolution of that swelling is frequently asymmetrical, giving the illusion of a crooked nose. In six to eight months you'll know if this is just temporary. Keep in touch with your surgeon.

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