Hello! I'm writing to seek other opinions. I had noticed that post-operatively many rhinoplasty patients have a very rotated nose tip, however I didn't have this after my procedure. I'm 7 months out and still swollen, but I'm wondering if that should be a concern, or if it is not always necessary to do? Thanks!
January 5, 2023
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! A rhinoplasty is a complex procedure made up of many components. Some patients require special attention to certain aspects of their nose and, as a result, their postoperative swelling may differ from yours. The procedure is quite traumatic as the skin and soft tissues of the nose are stripped from underlying nasal musculature and bone, the nasal bones are broken, partially removed, and repositioned, and the nasal cartilages are exposed, trimmed, and repositioned. Healing involves the process of inflammation which causes swelling (providing nutrition to the healing tissue). The swelling will initially totally obscure the operative result. It will take 12-18 months for the swelling to subside. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to heal. One cannot compare one's early post surgical photos with another's as swelling differs significantly! Be patient... Best wishes...
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January 5, 2023
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! A rhinoplasty is a complex procedure made up of many components. Some patients require special attention to certain aspects of their nose and, as a result, their postoperative swelling may differ from yours. The procedure is quite traumatic as the skin and soft tissues of the nose are stripped from underlying nasal musculature and bone, the nasal bones are broken, partially removed, and repositioned, and the nasal cartilages are exposed, trimmed, and repositioned. Healing involves the process of inflammation which causes swelling (providing nutrition to the healing tissue). The swelling will initially totally obscure the operative result. It will take 12-18 months for the swelling to subside. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to heal. One cannot compare one's early post surgical photos with another's as swelling differs significantly! Be patient... Best wishes...
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