I regret my surgery and it seems that as time elapses and swelling dissipitates, the problems keep getting worse. I now notice nostril asymmetry- can this be fixed? One side of my nose feels more dented in. The chin implant looks horrible and my nose looks wide and ugly. Do you think I could get something similar to my old nose back? I am worried & depressed by this. First 2 pic are before and 3rd pic is now. I will schedule consults with revision surgeons in the coming weeks. Thank you
Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery Hang in there! As long as the shape and swelling are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there would be any benefit to taping or a steroid injection that can help speed your recovery. It takes over a year to realize the final results of rhinoplasty. Think of it this way, one millimeter of swelling would not even be noticeable in a breast augmentation. One millimeter may be the whole difference between success and failure in a rhinoplasty. It will take well over a year before that last millimeter of swelling has gone away and right now there is even more swelling as it is still very early.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery Hang in there! As long as the shape and swelling are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there would be any benefit to taping or a steroid injection that can help speed your recovery. It takes over a year to realize the final results of rhinoplasty. Think of it this way, one millimeter of swelling would not even be noticeable in a breast augmentation. One millimeter may be the whole difference between success and failure in a rhinoplasty. It will take well over a year before that last millimeter of swelling has gone away and right now there is even more swelling as it is still very early.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Assymmetry of the Nasal Tip This is very difficult to change and will definitely need the help of a specialist in the nose. Make sure that you are seeking the advice of a double board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Assymmetry of the Nasal Tip This is very difficult to change and will definitely need the help of a specialist in the nose. Make sure that you are seeking the advice of a double board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon.
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Nose asmmetry When you undergo rhinoplasty, it usually takes a while to see the final results. Often nasal tip is swollen for a quite some time. Typically it takes 6-12 months to see the final results. I do see the swelling of the nose, especially in the top area, and asymmetry of the nostril. I'm not sure how the surgery is done, but I recommend you to be patient at this time. Usually, if needed, the revision procedure should not be done until 1 year after surgery. Going back to surgery prematurely may result in incomplete or insuccessful revision. Best wishes,
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Nose asmmetry When you undergo rhinoplasty, it usually takes a while to see the final results. Often nasal tip is swollen for a quite some time. Typically it takes 6-12 months to see the final results. I do see the swelling of the nose, especially in the top area, and asymmetry of the nostril. I'm not sure how the surgery is done, but I recommend you to be patient at this time. Usually, if needed, the revision procedure should not be done until 1 year after surgery. Going back to surgery prematurely may result in incomplete or insuccessful revision. Best wishes,
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July 23, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty changes Your issues are one of the more dreaded and common problems with rhinoplasty which is why I usually recommend seeing a surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty for surgery. Your cartilage in the area above the tip of your nose has been overresected, leaving a void of tissue that is filling in with scar tissue. The reason why your nose appears to be constantly changing is that the scar tissue is slowly contracting- which is what scar tissue naturally does. This pulls up the alar rims and is why you are now asymmetric. Repair of this condition is very commonly performed. Depending on the severity of the retraction and extent of the first surgery it can require ear cartilage, rib cartilage or both. Typically I recommend giving the nose 9 months to a year to heal before considering a revision as you want to see if there are any other issues that are hidden by swelling prior to undergoing a second surgery. I will caution you, however, that your nostrils will never be perfectly symmetric- in fact they were slightly asymmetric before surgery. The goal of surgery is to make it look less operated on and more natural. Good luck and see several surgeons and get their differing opinions prior to making any future decisions.
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July 23, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty changes Your issues are one of the more dreaded and common problems with rhinoplasty which is why I usually recommend seeing a surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty for surgery. Your cartilage in the area above the tip of your nose has been overresected, leaving a void of tissue that is filling in with scar tissue. The reason why your nose appears to be constantly changing is that the scar tissue is slowly contracting- which is what scar tissue naturally does. This pulls up the alar rims and is why you are now asymmetric. Repair of this condition is very commonly performed. Depending on the severity of the retraction and extent of the first surgery it can require ear cartilage, rib cartilage or both. Typically I recommend giving the nose 9 months to a year to heal before considering a revision as you want to see if there are any other issues that are hidden by swelling prior to undergoing a second surgery. I will caution you, however, that your nostrils will never be perfectly symmetric- in fact they were slightly asymmetric before surgery. The goal of surgery is to make it look less operated on and more natural. Good luck and see several surgeons and get their differing opinions prior to making any future decisions.
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