It's one year since I had my surgery and within the last week I am seeing a sudden sagging of skin, and eyes look sunken and tired. This change is drastic. I had a heavy nose which is what was reduced due to the rhinoplasty but this sudden change on the structure of my face is very disturbing. Please advise
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It can be frustrating to go through rhinoplastic surgery and still have a “big” nose, but it is not a permanent condition. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal res...
Hello and thank you for this question about your rhinoplasty. Not all rhinoplasty procedures require a cast or splint. The fact that your board certified facial plastic surgeon did not use one is your case does not indicate a problem with your surgery. Unfortunately, without pictures, more...
It is still very early in the process and supratip swelling can still go down significantly. As for the crookedness, it can be very difficult to fix completely, but sometimes additional things need to be done to keep the nose straight. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but...
