Hello, I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty done 15 months ago. My nose is still quite swollen and while the side view looks good, the front view looks even bigger than before I had the procedure. There have been a few rare days where the swelling seems to be less and I actually start to like it, but most days it is extremely bulbous and large. I do have thick skin, but realistically how long can it take to look normal? Thank you.
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Hello, and thank you for your question. There should be no issue on which procedure should come first. A lip lift will not alter your nose, and a rhinoplasty won’t affect the lip. A lip lift and rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time too. That way, you don’t go through two healing per...
Hello! Thank you very much for your interest. As far as I can see from your photos you have bulbous and undefined nose tip. Also you have very thick skin. With rhinoplasty your nose can be look more attractive, elegant and defined. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face...
Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can understand your photos and the question, your wishes and nose are not suitable for the local anesthesia. Of course you can have it but It will not satisfy your goals. With open rhinoplasty your tip and the alar base plasty can be done in one...
