It was better couple of weeks ago, but I had few days when I drunk some red wine (I'd say two glasses of wine for 5 days) and my nose got bigger and I've got more swelling especially around tip. is out possible that my nose reacts to red wine? Also I noticed when I clean (blow) my nose in the morning I see some red blood clot like things. Shall I be concerned? No alcohol for me until healing process ends?
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July 31, 2019
Answer: I am 160 days (just over 5 months) post and I still have quite a swelling on sides of my nose and the tip. Shall I be concerned?
Hello. Great question. You are still early in your recovery process. All the swelling misguides the result of your procedure. It can take up to one year for all the swelling to go down. Until then you can examine your final results. Be patient. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
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Thank you for your question. Since a nose is a 3 dimensional structure while reshaping the nose, all nasal structures and whole face proportions should be taken into consideration. Therefore when alar base reduction is done the tip should be harmonized with the dorsum and the airway d...
I don't think your steroid cream will help. Using it topically will not penetrate to where the actual swelling is. Swelling is just part of the natural healing process so let heal and wait for the swelling to go down on its own. For your final outcome, it may take up to 1-2 years so be pati...
