Its almost been 5 months since I had my rhino/septo plasty when I wake up its really puffy and I have to put cream to make it go down. Also how long would you say it will take to completely heal if I had a rhino/septo plasty together. I also have thick skin will it keep changing
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At 1 month following rhinoplasty, you are still very early in your recovery. Recovery after rhinoplasty will vary based on the person, characteristics of the nasal tissues and what was done during surgery. Around the 4-6 week mark, most patients are able to appreciate most of the changes from...
If the indentation is secondary to swelling this will resolve in the near future. As long as you cannot see the indentation it is probably secondary to a palpable irregularity of the healing fracture site caused by moving the nasal bones during surgery. This also will resolve.
The surgeon or the office staff should demonstrate how the cast should be taped. You want the cast placed firmly without pressure. Also ask your surgeon about the "gel" in your nostrils; the answer to your question depends on what was placed in your nose.
