I got rhinoplasty 6 days ago. Today I has my splint taken off any my sutures removed. I was told not to laugh for two days, but I laughed very hard inadvertently. My central nostril looks droopy. Am I okay or do I need some help?
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Like any medication side effects should be weighed aginst the benefits from the medications. If swelling is minimal and has no effect on the end result avoiding them would be wise. Skin thinning broken blood capillaries and other systemic effects could be a result of steroid use...
Your posted photos are not optimal for analysis or making recommendations but I think I see a low root of the bridge, C-shaped septal deviation concave to the left, a round parentheses shaped tip and a wide alar base. Cartilage graft at the upper edge of the bridge, septum surgery, trimming and...
The only options to manage post Rhinoplasty swelling and scar tissue formation, IMHO are kenalog injections (when and if required) and precise nasal lymphatic drainage that's performed daily by the patient beginnning at 1 month post-op.