9 months post op. My nose is still crooked, though significantly less after my procedure. My left supra alar crease is much more indented than the right. I was wondering if piercing the right side would indent it a bit more to make it more symmetrical, or if it would only draw attention to the unevenness. My surgeon recommended a filler like juvederm, but it being temporary AND expensive has me hesitant. Any thoughts on the best way to correct the unevenness would be much appreciated! Thank you!
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December 29, 2014
Answer: Crooked nose at 9 months after rhinoplasty
It can take up to 18-24 months to see the final result of a rhinoplasty. In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. The nose continues to change as the patient heals. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any...
Chronic sinusitis must first be documented with a CAT scan of the sinuses looking for sinus polyps which cause headaches, facial pain, pressure, and repetitive sinus infections. A septoplasty is performed to remove obstructing cartilage and bone in the back of the nose when it's blocking air...