Dorsal hump after rhino surgery: Is this just swelling or will I need a revision/in-office touch up? 1 week post op. (photos)

February 6, 2018
Asked By:sasa174 in Los Angeles, CA

Hi. I had a rhinoplasty surgery a week ago to make my nose smaller, get rid of a bump, and add a feminine curve to my nose. Now I know everyone is going to tell me to wait and be patient however I got the cast off yesterday and almost burst out into tears. I know my nose is swollen but I absolutely hate the profile and the shape - my bump is still there it's just smaller! My PS says it's just swelling but isn't swelling more common in the tip? Could swelling cause a shape this imperfect?

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February 7, 2018

Answer: Dorsal hump

February 7, 2018

Answer: Dorsal hump

February 7, 2018

Answer: 1 week post op

February 7, 2018

Answer: 1 week post op

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