16 days post op, and nose looks ok but nothing like computer projected "after", is it just swelling? (photos)

January 15, 2017
Asked By:KSJayhawk

Hello Dr's, and thank you for your time. I know it's early. I know it takes months to years to see final results. However, I can't imagine it'll improve enough to get close to the "after" photo my PS did during the consult. While I don't hate my result right now, I wish it was closer to what we agreed upon. The columella is wide, and it generally looks just so different. Thoughts? Just swelling?

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January 18, 2017

Answer: Way too early to assess results.

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David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2017

Answer: Way too early to assess results.

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David C. Pearson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 28, 2017

Answer: Swelling

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Mark E. Mason, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 28, 2017

Answer: Swelling

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Mark E. Mason, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2017

Answer: 16 days post rhinoplasty and still swelling?

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Michael R. Macdonald, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2017

Answer: 16 days post rhinoplasty and still swelling?

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January 28, 2017

Answer: 16 days post op, and nose looks ok but nothing like computer projected "after", is it just swelling?

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Manish H. Shah, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2017

Answer: 16 days post op, and nose looks ok but nothing like computer projected "after", is it just swelling?

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Manish H. Shah, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2017

Answer: Patience is important after rhinoplasty

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Jason Lichtenberger, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2017

Answer: Patience is important after rhinoplasty

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Jason Lichtenberger, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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