My nose got bigger post op. Is this normal swelling or am I having a bad reaction and getting scar tissue? (Photos)
July 6, 2022
Asked By:GABRIELAOVVA in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
I know noses get swollen and take up to 2 years to get to their final version but this is my second rhinoplasty (with the same doctor) and my nose looks 1) nothing like it did right after surgery 2) it has no definiton whatsoever anymore 3) it is starting to bend to a my right side 4) and i actually believe it's gotten bigger than how I had it before the surgery. I wanna know if this is normal swelling or if i'm having a bad reaction and getting scar tissue or bone callus.
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The best choice for dorsal augmentation is using cartilage from your own body. This reduces the risk of warping, resorption, and is more natural-appearing. The best sites to obtain cartilage are your septum (inside your nose), ribs and ears. The amount of cartilage that is necessary depends on...
Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photo. For get rid of crooked nose image I recommend you Rhinoplasty Surgery.It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!
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From your photos, I note that your nose appears midline, the nasal tip is somewhat full, the nasal bridge is high, and you appear to have a slightly recessive chin.
Rhinoplasty will lower the nasal bridge and increase nasal tip definition. If dental occlusion is...