I had a rhinoplasty about 8 months ago so most of my swelling has gone. Above the tip of my nose there is a bump, you can see it once pointed out and it is more prominent when I smile. My plastic surgeon has advised me its cartilage from the spreader grafts used. He has advised me if I wish he can go in and fix it but he is anxious too as it could cause a dint and a pinched 3rd? Im not sure what this would look like and need advice as I am unhappy at present but dont want to ruin my face. Help?!
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Seven months after a rhinoplasty is too early to consider a revision. Especially since you have thicker skin anyway. I would recommend that at this time you ask your surgeon about measures that can be taken to reduce swelling. This might include taping of the nose, massage and steroid injections...
A full set of pics and an exam are required to make any determination about what can be accomplished due to scar tissue and previous surgical alterations to the normal anatomy
Smile change after rhinoplasty is a temporary issue as the muscles in the upper lip especially in the midline get back to normal over a few months. However, in some cases it can be a permanent change as well. This is the tradeoff for improving the columella and the base of nasal spine. Removing...
