I can feel irregular cartilage on my nose. Is it something that will go away? (Photo)

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Iam 1 month post op and i think all my swelling is gone ( i hope so because i dont want my nose to get smaller than this ) and now i can see a line of my left. nose (i had closed rhinoplasty mainly for my bulbous tip), is this going to go away? It makes my nose look unnatural , as you can see the dark line, when i touch it It feels depressed, going down as if it is a cartilage or something, on the other side everything is normal, i know i have to wait months, but is it something that goes away?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your tip is likely swollen, only one month post-rhinoplasty, so the indentation on your left which is causing asymmetry, may improve with time. If it doesn't, you may benefit from a well-performed non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment. Our experience is with Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results.All the best to you.Dr. Joseph

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi ND,It appears that you are healing well.  Many times after rhinoplasty patients may feel small irregularities, but as long as they are not obviously visible they should not be of any concern.  You should direct any concerns that you have to your rhinoplasty surgeon.  Enjoy your new nose.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It is always difficult to assess the final result so early in the healing process.   You could return to your surgeon for an exam.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

At one month you may feel healed after rhinoplasty but there is still swelling and you still need to give it more time we started judge the final result.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Not sure what that is. Your surgeon may know based upon what he did. Either way, you should wait about a year. The nose will change a bit with time.

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