I had rhinoplasty and septoplasty 16 days ago. Physically, I am happy with the results, but I am surprised that even after 16 days my energy levels have not returned to normal. I found dinner with friends in a restaurant to be a real challenge. I'm also not sleeping well and getting headaches. Is all of this normal?
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August 12, 2013
Answer: Convalescence after rhinoplasty is variable.
The nose actually goes through a nasal cycle. One side alternatingly swells as the other side decongests. You may be more symptomatic of this becuase there could be additional residual swelling still present from surgery. Alternatively, if you are prone to allergies, this could be another factor...
Most likely your nose will not return to its normal shape. Nasal trauma that deforms the nose or causes breathing difficulties should be examined by a Plastic Surgeon or ENT/ facial plastic surgeon to see what has been injured, that there is no septal hematoma that may have to be...
Well, yes your nose can be rotated up. You have to be careful not to get too much nostril show. There are specific limits in the angle between the nose in the lip that look good.
