Do I appear to have uneven swelling or is my nose crooked? (Photos)

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I had rhinoplasty 2.5 weeks ago and right after my splint was removed (6 days post op) my son hit my nose with his head. I went to the doctors office and they said they thought it was fine but there was still post op swelling. Nothin popped or hurt after nor did I have any bruising or bleeding. But my swelling appeared to be uneven and now I’m worried that he shifted something. I have a follow up at 4 weeks post op. If he did shift the cartilage can it be moved back without surgery?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are a good candidate for Rhinoplasty.
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®: 
In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can lead to contour irregularities, etc. if not used in the proper manner. Recently, a technology that uses sound waves has been developed to contour nasal bones in a precise and far less traumatic way when compared to traditional techniques. Ultrasonic, or Piezo, Rhinoplasty is now the most advanced technology available for minimally traumatic nasal bone reshaping and hump removal during Rhinoplasty. There will be hardly any bruising and swelling which will make the recovery period a lot easier for the patient.

Do I appear to have uneven swelling or is my nose crooked? (Photos)

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