I'm 43 days post-op. My surgeon placed a graft (ear & septum cartilage) on my bridge. He also put grafts (ear cartilage) in my tip and columella and performed alar base reduction. 1) The shape of my nose appears quite rigid and unnatural. Will it diminish in size and appear more natural in the next few months? 2) Will they return to comfortable and soft? Will I ever feel like it's my own nose again?
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Nasal fractures are quite common. Many fractures go undiagnosed. A true nasal fracture can be either displaced or nondisplaced. A displaced fracture means that the fracture is not in its normal alignment. A displaced fracture will generally cause a nose to look different than prior to the...
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Since the skin is still immobile over the indentation, this may get better on its own. It would be unusual for your nasal skin to remain bound down to your nasal skeleton indefinitely. You should certainly discuss your concern with your surgeon....
At this stage following trauma, it would be necessary to have a rhinoplasty performed to improve the appearance of your nose. I would recommend a consult with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. They will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with recommendations. I hope...
