I had rhinoplasty 4 weeks and 4 days ago. my right nostril is more swollen, and my Dr. put a piece of cartilage in the right nostril. when i smile it is crooked and it concerns me because i dont know if it is permanent or swelling. i really just need someone to ease my mind. thank you
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It can take up to a year for the nasal tip and columella to soften. It depends on the grafts used as well. A lot of cartilaginous grafts can render the tip stiff permanently. RegardsDr. J
The injuries and symptoms you have described are consistent with a septal fracture. This is rarely treated emegently but can be corrected with a rhinoplasty and septoplasty procedure. It appears that straightening grafts will likely be necessary to correct this deformity. Rhinoplasty is the m...
Hi Mark,Thanks for your question and photo. It is really early to tell if the bump will go away or not. If it was 3 months then I might be more concerned. Depending on how long ago your injury was, it will take time for the skin to shrink. It may be some residual bone or cartilage but only...