I had a functional implant removed after it was shifted without a plan to replace it because I did not know I could simply shift it back into place & did not discuss this possibility with my surgeon. It was never infected or rejected. (I have thick skin.) My nose is now crooked & the nose is sagging, causing facial pain & throbbing. I'm 3 months post op & my nose is swollen in the mornings, but I worry I am making things worse by waiting to address these issues.
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Although early in your healing, I don't think that you concerns will disappear. If anything, your tip will become more pointed and the retraction of the alae will worsen. I would consider revision rhinoplasty with your surgeon not earlier than 1 year after the original surgery.
Dear Jadon abr, An examination would be needed to determine if your nasal cartilages are collapsed. Without history, photographs or further explanation (i.e. past surgery) it is impossible to to help with any diagnosis. Please feel free to repost with these explanations and/or photographs. Best...
Thank you for your question! You are not alone - this is one of the most common concerns a patient has one month out from surgery. Even though it is firm, there is significant soft tissue swelling that will reduce and "shrink wrap" to the structural components of your nose in the upcoming year. ...
