Difference Between a Plumping Graft and a Columellar Strut Graft?

A hematoma after ear cartilage harvesting or an infection can be disastrous. You should see your surgeon often and be evaluated for this potential problem.

At 2 weeks post op there is residual swelling that can cause nasal airway breathing difficulties. Another common cause is the formation of crusting in the nasal passages that accumulate because you are not blowing your nose this soon post op.  This can easily be removed by your surgeon or...

It appears that you have some collapse of the lateral walls on your tip, causing the asymmetry. This may be from the position of the cartilage, or if too much cartilage was removed. Steroid injections will not solve this issue. As far as the bridge it is hard to tell since you are only...

You should have your surgeon evaluate you.  This could be indicative of sinus issues or migraine headache or some other pathology.  Unusal at 3 weeks.  Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

I read your concern and reviewed the limited nasal profile photo you posted. The swelling at your nasal base could be temporary swelling related to cartilage grafting performed during your rhinoplasty surgery. The base of your nose may remain firm and swollen for many months after your surgery....

Every patient is diferent. Generally if my patients are local they go home the same day even with a rib graft. If they have traveled far they are given the option of a night in the hospital or a recovery facility. If you have good family support go home.