Hello, i'm 5 weeks post rhinoplasty. Since about week 1-2 I noticed a little irregularity on one side of the nose tip. The skin there feels pretty hard, especially when in a chilly environment and it somewhat softens if the nose swells a bit when it is warm. I am afraid it is bossa, but are there any other known causes possible?
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Thanks for the question and for sharing your photo. The first point is that at 3 months, you still have some ways to go before your nose is a "finished product" so I would encourage you to wait it out for ~9 more months before even considering revision surgery. Your tip may appear less...
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If your surgery is too aggressive and your nose is made too narrow, it is likely you will experience issues with your breathing. It really depends on your individual circumstances, and an examination would be necessary to determine what would be best for you. Please feel free to ask...
It may be that your prominent philtral ridges is emphasized by the size of your lips and retracted bottom portion of your columella. You may want to consider upper lip augmentation and advancement of your columella of your nose to make the appearance of your philtrum less prominent. I would...
