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Post-operative swelling influences the appearance of the nose, and can make it appear larger. I would recommend giving it some time and see how you continue to heal. In general, 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take up to 18-24 months to see the final result, and the tip is usually the last to come around. Your surgeon should be able to answer any questions you have while you are healing. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
The nose can be swollen for up to a year or more. Swelling will depend upon the nature of maneuvers employed, presence of grafts or implants, thickness of skin, open vs closed, revision vs primary, etc. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question and photos. It appears you would be a good candidate for surgical rhinoplasty - nonsurgical treatments are unlikely to produce a satisfactory result. This procedure will probably involve a graft to bring the columella down. The surgery is one of the more complex...
It is not abnormal for the tip to be turned up slightly after surgery, and it will normally relax to its final position within a few weeks. It is best to be patient during the healing process, as it can take some time. I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent...
This is difficult to evaluate without an exam, which would be the recommendation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Skin irritation or itchiness can occur after rhinoplasty surgery, in addition to expected bruising and swelling following any facial plastic surgery. The nasal cast itself can irritate the skin due to such factors as any glue, adhesive, taping, or acne flareup. Most skin irritation from a nasal...
General anesthesia is the most common type of anesthesia used during rhinoplasty surgery. The sedative is administered to ensure the patient’s utmost comfort and to allow the surgeon a wider range of access to improve the look of the nose. As long as you choose an experienced, board certified s...
These issues most likely can be addressed with a closed rhinoplasty.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who...
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