I'm 15 days post opp. I feel like I look the same. My nose is still very tender and I am still in pain. My left size bulbous top tip is developing a hard spot. It feels almost like a large vein. Is this normal? I know they say to wait up to a year but can it really shrink that much to make my nose look small?
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Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
There are two types of nasal valves: external nasal valve which is at the level of the nostril margins and internal nasal valve which is at middle vault (above the nasal tip but further deep inside). Issues of constriction and collapse at either site can cause breathing problems and...
This question brings up many topics that could be discussed. First, and most important in my opinion is that 11 weeks after rhinoplasty is too early to judge final results. There are still changes, in particular with swelling, that are going to happen over the next many weeks. Also, sw...
