I had a rhinoplasty procedure a week ago to correct a dorsal hump, broad tip and deviated nose. My nose is still slightly deviated and today my surgeon advised me I should squeeze my nasal bones together to help make my bridge thinner and apply pressure towards the left to help straighten it. He said I should do this about 4 times a day for the next week and this could help me get a straight nose, as my nose is still a little bit crooked towards the right. Is it true that these exercises work?
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A crooked nose after rhinoplasty can be the result of either inadequate straightening or crooked healing. Postoperatively, patients can sometimes unknowingly overmanipulate the nose or sleep on their side which can potentially shift the delicate cartilage framework. I always tell my patients to...
It does appear you caudal septum is deviated, which is a different issue than your columnellar incision healing. The caudal septum position will likely not get better, although sometimes it will improve as the swelling takes 6-12 months to completely resolve. Regarding you incision, I would...
Dear koko, I would suggest that you follow up with your surgeon as he/she knows what your proposed results were, what techniques were used and where you are in the recovery phase. You are still early in the recovery process and should see some changes in the coming months as the swelling...
