10-11 days post op Rhinoplasty, my nose is very swollen. When will this go down?

As long as you can put the top on easily and it slips over your head with a large enough opening you will be fine. Not everyone loves a button up shirt and this is a very acceptable option. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

The decision to have cosmetic surgery is very personal regardless of the age of the patient or the type of cosmetic surgery that the patient is considering. It is common for teens to begin to become more aware of their self image and as a result, it is during this time that people may begin to...

Thank you for your question!It is understandable that you are concerned especially with the "bump on the septum". Changes after rhinoplasties vary with every patient and what you are experiencing is normal especially that swelling takes time to subside as it masks the results of your surgery...

Dear Lele13, The hydrocodone may cause some night sweats in some patients and should resolve as the dosage goes down. If you persist with the problem after your medications are stopped I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

You have identified what is called a "hanging columella" and the surgery to correct this depends on what is causing the columella to "hang". The causes may be the cartilages of the base of the nose (medial crura) are hanging lower than the other cartilages or the septum is overly long, or the...

It is possible the implant will extrude at some point.  You can have the implant removed or watch it and see a surgeon for any signs of redness, swelling or pain.