Hi, I got my rhinoplasty yesterday and even with the cast on I noticed that the tip is lifted high (like a piggy nose) which worries me. Is this the normal reaction to the swelling of the tip? If so, when can I expect the tip to drop? Thank you.
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Answer: Tip appears over-rotated after rhinoplasty
Plenty of normal noses that have never had any surgery can create a clicking or popping sound or sensation when moving the tip of the nose around, as the lower lateral cartilages can slide and move against each other and create that sound. Unless you had a recent trauma with a change in the...
Dear Jorge,It would be very helpful if you can post some pictures. Absolute numbers are not indicative of anything. The nose is part of your face and should be proportionate to the other parts of your face. i would advise you to check with an ASAPS member who is experienced in nasal surgery to...
I usually have patients clean the anterior (front) portion of the inside of their nose with Q-tips soaked in Hydrogen Peroxide. If there are crusted secretions, it will take multiple applications to soften them before the blockage is relieved.There could be other causes of blockage at three...