Had skin cancer on left nasal ala (neurofibroma) and a section of nostril was removed in 2019. In 2021 had rhinoplasty to adjust the non- cancer side; straighten septum (nearly full blocked on one side); remove small hump; reduce turbinates (chronic sinus infections); reduce bridge; lift tip for more feminine profile. Nose function is perfect now and appearance is improved however the Mohs surgery side is still smaller and notched up.
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Hello and thanks for your question. I think you have swelling due to the reaction of the thread that is used during the surgery. Sometimes threads can cause a reaction like that. The best solution is open the nose again remove the thread and clean the area. Please kindly note that the...
Most of the time swelling after a rhinoplasty refers to swelling over the tip, supra tip (area right above the tip) and over the middle vault of the nose.
In thin skinned individuals, the swelling overlying the bony dorsum dissipates pretty rapidly.
I am assuming pic 1 is before, and pic2 is...
At only six months postop, I would advise you to wait a full year before considering a revision surgery. Your nose is most likely still healing, and the tip is the area that remains swollen for the longest period of time. Nonetheless, I do see that you might be developing excess scar tissue on...