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Is my nose too small for my face after rhinoplasty, or is my face too swollen that makes it look smaller?

I did my septoplasty/rhinoplasty 5 days ago and today I got my cast removed. I have a semi chubby face and I think my nose looks too small. I was hoping for a more natural look and I am starting to freak out because I know it is still swollen so I'm thinking it's going to look smaller... I feel like I have a piggy nose. I know it's very early to see results but will I have a natural look that would fit my face?

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Is my nose too small for my face after rhinoplasty, or is my face too swollen that makes it look smaller?

November 23rd, 2016
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At 5 days it is very early post-op to judge your final result. Follow your Surgeon's post-op instructions and give it time to heal. 

Thomas Trevisani, Sr., MD
November 23rd, 2016

Is my nose too small for my face after rhinoplasty, or is my face too swollen that makes it look smaller?

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At 5 days it is very early post-op to judge your final result. Follow your Surgeon's post-op instructions and give it time to heal. 

Thomas Trevisani, Sr., MD

Rhinoplasty at 5 days

November 23rd, 2016
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At 5 days out you are way too early to tell anything. AND, you have a splint in place. Be patient with the results, its a long road ahead.

Web reference: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/face-procedures/rhinoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD
November 23rd, 2016

Rhinoplasty at 5 days

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At 5 days out you are way too early to tell anything. AND, you have a splint in place. Be patient with the results, its a long road ahead.

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/face-procedures/rhinoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD
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