Like the title says, I am almost 3 months post rhinoplasty. The swelling is going down very slowly but it's getting there. I have a lot of crusting and the only way to really get it out is to rinse with saline and the blow my nose. I'm aware that by blowing the nose you mainly risk a nosebleed but I was wondering if this could increase or prolong swelling. Obviously I don't do it super hard but I blow it with moderate force-- not exactly super light either.
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Hi, Your fotos do demonstrate middle vault collapse on your right side. If during the original surgery the bridge of your nose was lowered, this is usually done to remove a bump on the bridge, then the nasal bones will require osteotomies to move them closer together to close what is ca...
Openrhino21,
Why would you jump from a perfectly good airplane? I never understood skydiving but this is a question for your surgeon who performed your rhinoplasty.
Good Luck!
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MSCertified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
From the appearance of your tip in the photos, I would consider apposing the alar cartilages to create a single tip light reflex as well as using fascia as a camouflage under the very delicate and thin skin. A closed approach would be appropriate.
