I had rhinoplasty (closed), I had the sides and bridge shaved down. I noticed just today after I got out of the shower that there was a pea sized lump ABOVE my bridge, sort of between my eyebrows more to one side of my nose than the other. its really hard, and really easy to feel, is this normal? Iam 10 days post-op.
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Photos would really be necessary top give you advice on the issue you are experiencing. It is possible you may still be experiencing some residual swelling even after 11 months. In general, the final result of rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is...
Nasal tip swelling will take at least one full year to resolve, sometimes longer depending on your particular surgery and your nasal anatomy. The nasal tip will, very commonly, feel more rigid and tight; as swelling decreases, this typically improves significantly. However, the tip will likely...
Nasal fractures are quite common. Many fractures go undiagnosed. A true nasal fracture can be either displaced or nondisplaced. A displaced fracture means that the fracture is not in its normal alignment. A displaced fracture will generally cause a nose to look different than prior to the...
