It has been 3 weeks since I had closed rhinoplasty to remove a bump on my bridge and reduce the tip which was long and hooked. I have a lump on the outer left nostril which has become more visible as the swelling has subsided. I am able to press this lump in but comes back straight away. Inside my nose there looks to be quite a bit of what looks like scar tissue so am wondering if this is what is causing it? Also having looked at other pictures is it possible I may have poly beak? Or too early?
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Thank you for submitting your photos. Your complaints are something that I see often. I would consider an open rhinoplasty with rotation of your nasal tip, slight shortening of your nose and likely nostril rim reduction to minimize nostril flare. I think seeking out a surgeon with 3D...
For the rhinoplasty recovery is important to avoid heavy exercise or activities that involve facial contact for the first 4 weeks so there is less swelling on the nose and less chances of trauma to the nose, that can result in a slower recovery or maybe a modification of the nose shape, from...
I warn all my patients undergoing a rhinoplasty whether it is a primary or revision, that their nose will look upturned and somewhat "piggy" for at least two weeks after the surgery. The nose will continue to settle for a few months after. At this stage, seek reassurance from your plastic...