Hi! I had a closed rhinoplasty 7 days ago and now I have hard cyst-like, pea-sized swelling in between my eyebrows and running along the side ridges to my nose. I look like an alien from an 80's sitcom. I asked my DR and he said that sometimes the file can hit that area and cause that swelling. The swelling almost feels like bone, but I know the area wasn't touched. I have done some light massage with Arnica. I am not happy with my nose (firstly), and I think the swelling plays a key role.
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In general, straightening a crooked nose is a very difficult procedure. It is not always possible to get the nose 100% straight, but great improvements can be made. Swelling after rhinoplasty can give the appearance of asymmetry and irregularities. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first...
There is no medical excuse for a rhinoplasty. When patients have a broken nose and it has been documented with an x-ray, and it is fractured and displaced, that can be considered for medical necessity for insurance coverage. Any breathing problems related to turbinate hypertrophy, a de...
A normal airway is present after six to eight weeks after rhinoplasty. For a few, it just might take a bit longer. Your surgeon could take a look as well to reassure you.
