When Can You Tell if the Bridge Implant is Too High After Rhinoplasty?

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I just got a rhinoplasty about 35 days ago. The swelling doesn't seem to go down. I originally wanted just the tip done...my doctor say he put in a 3 mm bridge also to match my tip and face. I had a bridge before the rhinoplasty. Is 3 mm too high for a person with a bridge? I know my nose is swollen, but I fear that even after the swelling goes down...it will be too high...I look like an avatar character from the side.   Please help!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

To some degree this depends on the type of surgery performed, implant used, and the amount of swelling that occured post-operatively. Although this may be reflective of your longterm result, I would suggest waiting at least 4-6 months before contemplating any additional surgery.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

It is very early in your healing process. I am sure that you know that it takes about a year to see the final result from a rhinoplasty. It is sometimes necessary to balance the tip and bridge simultaneously to maintain a nice cosmetic result. You need to sit down with your surgeon and relay your concerns. Allow swelling to totally resolve before making the final judgement about your nose.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

It is much too early to decide on bridge height due to swelling. This will take at least 6-12 months to go down, so be patient.

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD · Answer

I agree with most answers about being patient.
Remember, you have swelling from surgery concentrated in a very small area (your nose).  It will take at least 6-12 months for the nose to take its final shape.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

You may have swelling and i would suggest to wait. Please send some picture to see if the swelling or implant.  What kind of implant was used?

When Can You Tell if the Bridge Implant is Too High After Rhinoplasty?

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