Hi I had rhinoplasty 10months ago but my nose still doesn’t look like the photo by surgeon took after the operation. Do most noses shrink down the photo or not? If so how long could it take? Thanks
August 31, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Hello! It is possible that your nose will continue to improve. Intraoperative photos are very hard to judge as the healing process can be so variable between patients. I tell my patients that rhinoplasty is a journey and swelling can take well through 12 months to finally settle down. If you haven't tried compressions, taping, and steroid injections, that would be a good starting point. If improvement is seen, I would continue with those interventions. If the swelling in your photo fluctuates with salt in your diet, excess heat exposure during the day, etc., it is likely swelling. Hope this helps.
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Hello! It is possible that your nose will continue to improve. Intraoperative photos are very hard to judge as the healing process can be so variable between patients. I tell my patients that rhinoplasty is a journey and swelling can take well through 12 months to finally settle down. If you haven't tried compressions, taping, and steroid injections, that would be a good starting point. If improvement is seen, I would continue with those interventions. If the swelling in your photo fluctuates with salt in your diet, excess heat exposure during the day, etc., it is likely swelling. Hope this helps.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Your nose will continue to shrink down for as much as three years. To doled the process along you might consider steroid injections. This is very commonly done to reduce swelling faster
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Your nose will continue to shrink down for as much as three years. To doled the process along you might consider steroid injections. This is very commonly done to reduce swelling faster
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