I received my initial rhinoplasty about 1.5 years ago and because not enough cartlidge was removed on the dorsal part, I had a revision rhinoplasty done abut 6 momnths ago. I know that I have thick skin and I am a slow healer,but I'm getting a bit concerned! The dorsal hump is very much improved but now the skin seems to be too much for the smaller nose.It is not draping tightly and because of this I have dents and "shadows" where the skin is tight and where it is loose.What can I expect? Thank
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October 7, 2015
Answer: The Skin Eventually Fits After Rhinoplasty
It is unclear whether compression exercises truly help reduce swelling. If it does, it probably only helps within the first few weeks after surgery. Having said that, by one month the nose is strong enough to handle light pushing without being damaged. Continued taping of a nose with thick,...
By three weeks after nasal shaping, the nasal bone are fixed into position and it is very unlikely that pushing or pressure will shift them. If pushing was severe, like trauma, pain would be the tip off followed by swelling and perhaps a nosebleed. After four weeks, we allow full sports...
Hello, unfortunately this type of device will not bring much results in your nose. Cartilage must be well structured in surgery, otherwise you will be dissatisfied. This type of device was already proposed 100 years ago and has never brought good results.
