I was wiping my face when I pushed the side of my cast, not very hard but enough to worry me. I didn't have anything done to my bones, just shaving of some cartilage and cartilage grafts. Could this have damaged or shifted it in any way?
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Thank you very much for enquire.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face...
I understand your anxiety but it is very early to be judging the result too harshly. Swelling can often mean that it is difficult to see the change early on and that includes asymmetry. My advice would be to stay in touch with your surgeon, keep your follow up appointments and follow the advice...