I'm 3 months post op rhinoplasty. My nose looks different from the day if cast removal. My nose tip was shorter. My nose tip now seems longer at 3/4 view and smiling. Could this be swelling? How much will my nose change from 3 months post op to final result?
Answer: How close is my nose to its final result at 3 months postop? It is difficult to answer your question without photographs. To generalize, by 3 months, 90% of your swelling should have improved and you are very close to your final result...So the next question is when will you see the final result... Swelling after Rhinoplasty may persist up to 9 months or to even a year post-operatively. Most of the swelling will improve significantly in the first few weeks, so it is normal to start seeing subtle differences in contour and definition 3 months out compared to the day of cast removal. Examples of these differences include tip definition and residual deformities in a dorsal hump, for example.Things to worry about would be signs of infection such as focused swelling on a specific area of your nose, redness, increased, tenderness or drainage. Sometimes, your Rhinoplasty surgeon may use cartilage grafts to add definition or improve definition -- these can get infected, so you should definitely follow up closely with your surgeon if you see any signs of infection or have further questions about your outcome.Good luck.Dr Markarian
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Answer: How close is my nose to its final result at 3 months postop? It is difficult to answer your question without photographs. To generalize, by 3 months, 90% of your swelling should have improved and you are very close to your final result...So the next question is when will you see the final result... Swelling after Rhinoplasty may persist up to 9 months or to even a year post-operatively. Most of the swelling will improve significantly in the first few weeks, so it is normal to start seeing subtle differences in contour and definition 3 months out compared to the day of cast removal. Examples of these differences include tip definition and residual deformities in a dorsal hump, for example.Things to worry about would be signs of infection such as focused swelling on a specific area of your nose, redness, increased, tenderness or drainage. Sometimes, your Rhinoplasty surgeon may use cartilage grafts to add definition or improve definition -- these can get infected, so you should definitely follow up closely with your surgeon if you see any signs of infection or have further questions about your outcome.Good luck.Dr Markarian
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January 15, 2015
Answer: 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty The nose often continues to settle over the next few months as the edema
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January 15, 2015
Answer: 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty The nose often continues to settle over the next few months as the edema
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January 13, 2015
Answer: Photos please If you could provide photos to better understand what you are referring to. Typically, longterm, a rhinoplasty can result in less tip prominence due to dissection around the tip weaking tip support structures. Thus it seems unusual for you to notice more tip projection as opposed to less with time.
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January 13, 2015
Answer: Photos please If you could provide photos to better understand what you are referring to. Typically, longterm, a rhinoplasty can result in less tip prominence due to dissection around the tip weaking tip support structures. Thus it seems unusual for you to notice more tip projection as opposed to less with time.
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January 13, 2015
Answer: What to expect during healing after rhinoplasty surgery As swelling resolves, the tip of the nose will typically deproject (get closer to the face) and counter-rotate slightly. In general at 3-6 months 60-80% of the swelling will have resolved and the remainder will resolve over the course of 1 year. Bring up your concerns with your surgeon and follow up closely with him/her to ensure the best results.
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January 13, 2015
Answer: What to expect during healing after rhinoplasty surgery As swelling resolves, the tip of the nose will typically deproject (get closer to the face) and counter-rotate slightly. In general at 3-6 months 60-80% of the swelling will have resolved and the remainder will resolve over the course of 1 year. Bring up your concerns with your surgeon and follow up closely with him/her to ensure the best results.
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January 13, 2015
Answer: Assessing your nose It is very important to have a photograph of your nose from before surgery and look at it periodically during the healing process in the first year after a rhinoplasty. It will keep changing. It is better not to focus on the weekly changes but o always compare with the nose before surgery. The only way to do this is to look at the photograph of the nose. Having said that, one year is typical for the healing to complete. Unless something is drastically wrong, all revisions should be delayed for one year. RegardsDr. J
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January 13, 2015
Answer: Assessing your nose It is very important to have a photograph of your nose from before surgery and look at it periodically during the healing process in the first year after a rhinoplasty. It will keep changing. It is better not to focus on the weekly changes but o always compare with the nose before surgery. The only way to do this is to look at the photograph of the nose. Having said that, one year is typical for the healing to complete. Unless something is drastically wrong, all revisions should be delayed for one year. RegardsDr. J
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