I had rhinoplasty 15 months ago. The swelling subsided much slower than most and I think there is still swelling in the tip, but I am resigned to the fact that the result is not what I wanted. The tip is elevated a little using a graft which I don't like and is a bit too rounded. I would love a revision just to correct this- the very tip- but I'm worried about recovery as I know how slow it was for me. If its just the very tip and minor adjustments, how long should a revision take to heal?
December 31, 2017
Answer: How long for nose to heal after surgery ? Assuming you have had open rhinoplasty performed by a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, with vast experience in rhinoplasty surgery - I would not hit the panic button yet. Some patients with very thick skin may take three years or beyond to develop any degree of nasal tip refinement following an open approach rhinoplasty. Talk to your surgeon to get an expert opinion on your post-op progress before jumping into another surgical procedure !!
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December 31, 2017
Answer: How long for nose to heal after surgery ? Assuming you have had open rhinoplasty performed by a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, with vast experience in rhinoplasty surgery - I would not hit the panic button yet. Some patients with very thick skin may take three years or beyond to develop any degree of nasal tip refinement following an open approach rhinoplasty. Talk to your surgeon to get an expert opinion on your post-op progress before jumping into another surgical procedure !!
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January 1, 2018
Answer: How long will revision rhinoplasty take to heal if it is only the tip? Any alterations to the tip of the nose will take an additional year for the swelling to subside, just like the primary rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty more difficult than a primary due to the fact that there is been venous alterations to the normal anatomy with cartilage removal, cartilage grafting, and scar tissue formation.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: How long will revision rhinoplasty take to heal if it is only the tip? Any alterations to the tip of the nose will take an additional year for the swelling to subside, just like the primary rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty more difficult than a primary due to the fact that there is been venous alterations to the normal anatomy with cartilage removal, cartilage grafting, and scar tissue formation.
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