I had a rhinoplasty done 9 days ago to make my nose thinner and pointy. Now my nose is wider, especially at the bridge and my nostrils are uneven. I'm really nervous that it's not swollen because when I touch my bridge the skin is really soft and I read that if the skin feels hard then it's swollen. I'm not happy with my results at all, I hate my new nose :( I'm already considering a revision. When can I get a revision?
August 28, 2021
Answer: Shock after a rhinoplasty First of, please stay calm. You are 9 days after a rhinoplasty. Many patients read on the web about hard skin and soft skin and so many other things. You are swollen. Let Mother Nature do her thing. Rhino patients take weeks to months to settle down. Another factor in this whole process is the concept of self. You and your brain have an expected image of self. When you see yourself in the mirror, your brain has not had time to recalibrate. Rhinoplasty patients frequently don't recognize themselves and cause themselves mental distress in the first few days after a rhino. In sum, please give your body, your brain, and your nose some time to heal and do not make any rash decisions.
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August 28, 2021
Answer: Shock after a rhinoplasty First of, please stay calm. You are 9 days after a rhinoplasty. Many patients read on the web about hard skin and soft skin and so many other things. You are swollen. Let Mother Nature do her thing. Rhino patients take weeks to months to settle down. Another factor in this whole process is the concept of self. You and your brain have an expected image of self. When you see yourself in the mirror, your brain has not had time to recalibrate. Rhinoplasty patients frequently don't recognize themselves and cause themselves mental distress in the first few days after a rhino. In sum, please give your body, your brain, and your nose some time to heal and do not make any rash decisions.
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Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Share your concerns with your surgeon however understand that it takes 6-9 months for the nose to completely heal following surgery. It's important to reserve judgement until the majority of the swelling has resolved.Dr. Michael Sullivan
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Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty Share your concerns with your surgeon however understand that it takes 6-9 months for the nose to completely heal following surgery. It's important to reserve judgement until the majority of the swelling has resolved.Dr. Michael Sullivan
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