my q is :::now it's 3 months post op feel so happy with the results i'm still taping my nose as doctor told me now i need to know why right after removing the plaster from my nose i feel it more defined and smaller and with more raised tip than when 2 or 3 hours passed with no taping does this cuz of oedema that causes skin shrinkage on pressure then it stretches again does this the shape that i'm gonna finaly get when all swellings gone after 1 year
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The nose shoudl be fairly strong after rhinoplasty once it has healed. However, you take a nice shot to the nose in boxing and you can definitely break it again.
Thin skin is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing in that it heals much faster than thick skin after the rhinoplasty procedure. The curse is that every little nuance and irregularity tends to show through thin skin, which can lead to a higher touchup rate with minor...
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You have asked a very interesting question. The answer can be very technical in description, but also very simple: If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose, a rhinoplasty could improve its features. If you are unhappy with your smile, a rhinoplasty is not worth the exp...