I had an open rhinoplasty about 2 months ago and since the cast was removed my nose shape hasn’t basically changed.My tip feels very hard and when I apply pressure to the area, it doesn’t go down. Is this just swelling or do I have a supratip fullness?My surgeon says that the healing process is ok and the swelling will go down naturally in 6-12 months.If this won’t happen he talked about steroid injections. I’m worried...will these injections be effective after such a long time from the surgery?
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There is no evidence to suggest that nose picking can affect nostril size, as it's only a temporary opening of the nose, and not something that molds it over time. There are some surgical techniques that we can use to narrow the nostril or decrease alar flaring, and you would need to consult a...
Yes, the bulbous tip can be reduced with suture techniques( intra-domal and inter-domal) applied to the lower lateral cartilages. Without a full set of pictures is impossible to say whether not a tip rhinoplasty only can be performed, versus a full rhinoplasty. All of this can be a...
Swelling will persist for up to 1 year after rhinoplasty. Since you are especially early in the process, it is possible that it looks more swollen than you would have hoped. With time the swelling will go down and in order to possibly speed the process I recommend arnica pills, sleeping in an...
