Hey, everytime I wear my face mask for COVID not only does it feel uncomfortable as it pressures my nose but when I take it off it’s completely swollen and crooked looking and it takes a few hours to go back to normal, what should I do?
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October 27, 2021
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Thank you for providing these side-by-side photos along with your question. By 12 months post-surgery, your swelling should have subsided. You should be able to see your results clearly at this point. If you’re unhappy with the way your nose looks, you do have options. I would recommend s...
Hello and thank you for your question. While it’s difficult to make a recommendation based on the image you provided, you may be a good candidate for surgical rhinoplasty, which can help thin out the bridge and refine the nasal tip. Individuals with wide noses are often candidates for ethnic r...
Hello. The swelling of the nasal tip usually settles towards the latter half of the year, so it may still be normal for your nasal tip to be swollen 10 months post-operatively. You may still benefit from steroid injections at this point, and it is best determined by your rhinoplasty surgeon.