Difference Between Immediate and End Rhinoplasty Result?

Slight bumps and lumps occur about 5% of the time in rhinoplasty even in the best of hands.  It isn't a big deal to have to file something down after the procedure.  Be patient though.  It is wise to wait at least 6 months and maybe longer if it is improving. 

If a Rhinoplasty calls for the use of osteotomies, the nasal bones take 6 weeks to heal.  Since soccer carries a reasonable possibility of being struck in the face or nose, staying away for about 8 weeks after your procedure is advisable,

Since it has only been eight days since your rhinoplasty, it is normal to have facial pressure, headache, due to the rhinoplasty. When the nasal bones are broken and reset with osteotomies, it does tend to take a couple of weeks for the headaches to go away.  For many before and after examples ...

Some basics. The shape of the nose is the shape of the underlying architecture. In the nasal tip, the architecture is cartilage. If the cartilages are rounded and weakly supported, then the tip will have poor contour and definition. You need thinner width and strongly supported tip cartilages in...

Its best to see your surgeon sooner if possible.  It is difficult to give any suggestions without pictures.  Generally, the majority of swelling subsides after 6 weeks and remainder over 6 months to a year.    Best of luck. Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a...

Hi there, Your comments about the composition of the nose and cartilage are true, however, the structural changes that occur to the bones, cartilage and soft tissue of the nose in a rhinoplasty are quite permanent. It is very unlikely that a nose will "return" to its previous...