Timeline for heavy making out/kissing after rhinoplasty?

Hi and thanks for your question. The final aesthetic result following rhinoplasty takes at least a year for you to see, especially in terms of tip definition. This is due to the thicker skin in the nasal tip with subsequent swelling after surgery which is often more in external rhinoplasty. ...

Hi there,First of all congrats on your surgery, the outcome looks really nice!Secondly thanks for putting up your feelings clearly.Many patient would agree that they feel anxious after their rhinoplasty surgeries especially but they usually suppress their emotions and wait them to go away.This...

Dear haro65 in San Francisco, California: It may be that the accident caused swelling, which has not abated. It is not clear how long ago this happened. The nose would be wider and the lip would be swollen.  I am not sure how the old therapy would have affected the appearance.  The mouth bei...

Hello,Excessive facial movement can in fact make the nose swell more and possibly alter it. I would refrain from lifting heavy items until after 6 weeks from your initial surgery. Normal activities like sleeping, yawning, and laughing cannot distort your nose. If you are experiencing any pain, ...

Hello, One year is generally when you can see the finished nose without swelling. I suggest waiting to see the finished product of the nose before searching for a revision or a non surgical procedure. A filler will also not lengthen your nose, but can increase the size of it. All the be...

This can be a valuable tool to help reduce swelling and encourage a more even result.  I generally instruct patients to expect to tape at night for about three months--like wearing a retainer after orthodontia.  Micropore is a paper tape--very gentle but not elastic. Blenderm is very useful if y...