I am 5 weeks post Rhinoplasty and have two dark lines next to either side of the bridge of my nose. It looks like I have been wearing glasses when I have not. The two lines are going down from the top part of nose and are very visible. When I feel along the lines, they feel like there is a gap of a few milimetres. I am scared the gaps will stay and leave dark lines permanently.
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February 24, 2009
Answer: Lines after Rhinoplasty probably not permanent
All fractures will heal with some degree of callus formation. Bumps after nasal fracture repair can be seen post procedure early on and resolve over time. If the bumps persist, the edges can be reshaped to improve the appearance of the nose.
The implants placed in the nose leave a fibrous capsule. This takes some time for the nose to start to regain shape. In most cases the nose will regain most of the shape of the old nose over a period of months to a year. Every fibrous capsule is different depending on the type...