I had rhinoplasty and septiplasty about 6 weeks ago. I loved my nose about 3 weeks after surgery (see below) and now 6 weeks after, it looks like my nose is a bit wider and my nostrils are wider and more apparent. I don't think healing time will make my nostrils smaller again. Could swelling have increased because of allergies and dry weather? Is there a less invasive surgery to fix this? Maybe it's all in my head. Opinions are appreciated.
Answer: Post Rhinoplasty Concerns As stated by the other surgeons below it is important to have patience during this recovery time. Rhinoplasty surgery takes time to heal and some patients will see signs of asymmetry etc.. that are only apparent due to the swelling that is still persistent in the tissues. Allow the swelling to completely dissipate over the next six months to a year and then you can reevaluate your situation. In the interim see your surgeon frequently to make sure your concerns are answered. He or she knows best where you are in the recovery phase, what your expectations were and what their desired result for you was. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Answer: Post Rhinoplasty Concerns As stated by the other surgeons below it is important to have patience during this recovery time. Rhinoplasty surgery takes time to heal and some patients will see signs of asymmetry etc.. that are only apparent due to the swelling that is still persistent in the tissues. Allow the swelling to completely dissipate over the next six months to a year and then you can reevaluate your situation. In the interim see your surgeon frequently to make sure your concerns are answered. He or she knows best where you are in the recovery phase, what your expectations were and what their desired result for you was. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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January 5, 2015
Answer: I feel like my nostrils seem larger 6 weeks is very early to make any judgements. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed in a very small space. After surgery, the tissues swell and, as you can imagine, there is not a lot of room for swelling. The look may be uneven during the first few weeks or months. Give it time; speak with your surgeon. In a couple of months, reevaluate it and plan from there.
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January 5, 2015
Answer: I feel like my nostrils seem larger 6 weeks is very early to make any judgements. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed in a very small space. After surgery, the tissues swell and, as you can imagine, there is not a lot of room for swelling. The look may be uneven during the first few weeks or months. Give it time; speak with your surgeon. In a couple of months, reevaluate it and plan from there.
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