I am 7 weeks post op and from what I can observe - my nose seems crooked! My nose tip doesn't seem to align with the rest of my nose. I am not sure if it's to early to judge the results but I am concerned. This was my number 1 fear when I decided to go forward with this surgery and now it's becoming such a problem. I am considering revision based on the concerns I have expressed above. Thank you-
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July 14, 2015
Answer: Asymmetric swelling after rhinoplasty can make the nose look crooked.
The dent in the photographs represents a cleavage plane between the left and right lower lateral cartilages of the nasal tip. The cleavage is just a little more deeper than in most patients. To get rid of this cleavage/ dent requires suture techniques applied to the lower lateral cartilages of...
Thanks for your question. 3 months post-operation you should be fine to sneeze... If the issue becomes concerning in any way please call your surgeon or see another surgeon in your area. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
Hello Joyce,When it comes to the nose there really is no limitations on age as long as you are healthy. For children there are more concerns so that you don't affect the growth of the nose and surrounding areas which is why most will defer rhinoplasty until the completion of puberty but...
