I had a rhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a "large roman nose", my surgeon put a cartilage graft on my bridge from behind my ear (i don't know why as i had the hump removed). Now it is visible and the bottom edges cast a shadow sometimes and it has created a small hump which makes my profile not straight as i comes out a little at the top. My surgeon gave me exercises to "massage" it 2x5 minutes a day to flatten it down. I was wondering if this will work and what i am to expect? thanks
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Rhinoplasty results evolve and change over time. One of the most interesting exercises an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon can do is to compare the standard one year post op photos with 10 year long term results. The nose and surgical result will evolved and change!
On primary (first time)...
It is unclear whether compression exercises truly help reduce swelling. If it does, it probably only helps within the first few weeks after surgery. Having said that, by one month the nose is strong enough to handle light pushing without being damaged. Continued taping of a nose with thick,...
By three weeks after nasal shaping, the nasal bone are fixed into position and it is very unlikely that pushing or pressure will shift them. If pushing was severe, like trauma, pain would be the tip off followed by swelling and perhaps a nosebleed. After four weeks, we allow full sports...
