It has been 5 years since my 2nd rhinoplasty procedure and my nose shape has changed considerably! I know it takes about a year for the swelling to subside, and after a year I was thrilled with the results! But the past 2 years it has been changing, and now I feel like it is almost the same as it was pre-surgery! I don't have any 'before' shots unfortunately but here are photo's from 2 years post-op and 4 years PO. The tip seems to have sunk/dropped? Is there anything causing this?
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Give this time. As you know, tip swelling takes months to resolve. It appears that the swelling around the graft is accentuating its visibility. As that swelling goes away, it should make the graft outline less distinct. If that does not occur, sometimes the tip graft must be modified or even...
In general, it can take 18-24 months to see the final result of rhinoplasty. 70% of the healing is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down gradually. It is important to be patient during the healing process, as it can take time. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon...
The redness of the tip of the nose is of major concern, the swelling inside the nostril with white color is of major concern in the face of silicone and alloderm implants. See your plastic surgeon ASAP
