I am a male with thick skin who just had primary rhinoplasty (hump removal significant cartlage reduction) a week ago. During the course of this time my head was elevated greatly at angles greater than 45 degrees and have experienced a big improvement in the swelling between my eyes. I am just wondering now is it better to keep my head elevated at 45 degrees or more even when sleeping reduce swelling and healing time? How long should I do this for? Also topic question plz.
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March 12, 2014
Answer: Head elevation for swelling after rhinoplasty
A closed rhinoplasty would address de-rotation and narrowing of the bulbous tip. In addition, cartilage grafts would be placed along the dorsum, to help buildup the bridge and de-rotate the nose.Digital computer imaging would be helpful to understand what can be accomplished with the procedure ...
One of the main goals of rhinoplasty is to remove and a dorsal hump, and de-project the nose. In addition, osteotomies and some minor tip work will probably be required as well. All of this to be accomplished with a closed rhinoplasty approach with all incisions placed on the inside of th...
As mentioned by the previous physicians, once rhinoplasty is completed and healing begins the skin-soft tissue envelope which covers the boney and cartilaginous structures of the nose undergoes a "shrink wrap effect". Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons are aware of certain techniques and...
