I have extensive bruising and swelling around ear posterior ear cartilage incision site. When I an late taking pain killer it really is quite bad! This is is addition to fascia harvest incision and very sore throat. Can't add photo with iPhone?
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September 2, 2013
Answer: Is This Normal Swelling and Bruising from Ear Cartilage Harvest 5 Days Post Op?
What you are describing sounds fairly normal after septorhinoplasty. Many surgeons will typically have patients irrigate with nasal saline in order to clean the nose and limit crusting. Check with your surgeon, I am sure he/she will be able to address your concerns.
It’s hard to answer your question without examining you. Anytime you feel movement shortly after surgery (even at 2 weeks) you should have it looked at by your plastic surgeon. You have invested a lot of time and money and it would be a shame for you to not get the best result possible. Go see y...
Your rhinoplasty looks good with an appropriate post op result. There will be swelling for up to a year so be patient. I think your nostrils look a little large but these can be reduced at a later date.
