I had a rhinoplasty 2 years ago, I had the bump in the bridge taken out, the tip thinner and the columella lifted, I was happy with the results until about 3 months ago all of a sudden my columella looks lower, this seems to be only on one side and I don't know why this has happened.. also the initial swelling went down after the 1 year mark but daily my nose swells and it is very rare that it is actually the normal size without some degree of swelling (First picture is about 6 month ago)
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Dear Stefanie,Thank you for your question. It is hard to evaluate your nose from a single profile image, but there is a disparity between your nose and chin that can be brought into greater harmony. It is very common to perform a nose and chin surgery at the same time. Also, each of these pr...
Stitches after rhinoplasty or no surgery in general should come out after 5 to 7 days. This is also true when there is injury to the nose causing a laceration. The longer the stitches are in place, the greater the chance of having a noticeable scar. Scars can be revised at a later date. But i...
The range of 95-105 degrees is generally a good rule of thumb and 105-115 would, in most people, be excessive. That angle depends on the length of the face, the height of the individual and some other facial parameters. The taller you are the less is that angle and a short individual could...