I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago. My nose is crooked in the front when i smile and there's a bump in my profile. I have my doctor appt tomorrow and I want to know what I should ask. At my 2 month appt these problems were present and my doc said he didn't notice the hump…the hump is CLEARLY noticeable. I just want to know my options. Is this still swelling at 4 months? How can it be corrected? What questions should I ask my doc if I am unhappy with the outcome thus far.
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January 7, 2014
Answer: Crooked nose with a bump four months post rhinoplasty.
Sorry to hear you are not seeing the results you had expected. I do notice a bit of improvement from your pre-op photos but I understand you are expecting more. Give it a few more months you should see continued improvement as swelling diminishes.
I agree that it does take several months for swelling to improve after nasal surgery. The bump may be from an unaffected nasal bone pyramid which is more apparent now after some healing has taken place from septoplasty. I would speak with your surgeon about your concerns.
1. Nose gets wider when smiling
This often happens when the alar base (the part around your nostrils) flares out during a smile.
A rhinoplasty with alar base reduction can help control how much your nose widens when you smile.
2. Lips look thinner when smiling
This is common if:
The upper lip...
