My Nostrils Show Too Much After Rhinoplasty. Is This Just Swelling? (photo)

August 22, 2013
Asked By:HollieE

I had Rhinoplasty 7 days ago and my splint was taken off yesterday. I understand im still swollen but all you can see front on is my nostrils and im really worried. Will this go away? Also my nose seems really upturned? Am i just having post-op anxiety?

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September 24, 2021

Answer: Rhinoplasty results

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Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Rhinoplasty results

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Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 27, 2013

Answer: Open nose lip angle might close a bit as swelling subsides.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 27, 2013

Answer: Open nose lip angle might close a bit as swelling subsides.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2015

Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty

Paul S. Nassif, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2015

Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty

Paul S. Nassif, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 23, 2013

Answer: My Nostrils Show Too Much After Rhinoplasty. Is This Just Swelling?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2013

Answer: My Nostrils Show Too Much After Rhinoplasty. Is This Just Swelling?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2021

Answer: Looks like you will achieve a great result

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August 3, 2021

Answer: Looks like you will achieve a great result

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