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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...
The only way to know if the nose is broken is to see a facial plastic surgeon for examination/ consultation and obtain an x-ray of the nasal bones to determine if there is a fracture present. Also important to make sure there's not an associated deviated septum which can be the result of a...
Some patients may experience a temporary rash because the skin pores get plugged with the cast and tape. However, the best person to respond to your question is your rhinoplasty surgeon. I am always available to help my patients when they have questions before and after surgery.
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...
Large bumps on the side of the nose are usually related to nasal trauma where the junction of the bone and cartilage comes together. Shaving down cartilage and filing down bone in this area will help alleviate the bump. Medial and lateral osteotomies will also be required on the nasal bones in...
