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!
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Answer: Swelling after enlarging nasal bridge with an implant during rhinoplasty (nose job)
I have no problems with allowing my patients to fly shortly after rhinoplasty.On the other hand, climbing Everest and other ventures that requires stressfulphysical exertion should be avoided after any surgery, including rhinoplasty. Idon’t know if you would experience any problems but why...
Nasal shapes will vary amongst different ethnicities. Some doctors are injecting fillers to the nose to improve shape, but I would not recommend that as a long term option. I think the goal is to improve the shape based upon your concerns but still maintain your ethnic identity.
O.K. Your surgeon should be able to manage this easily. An intranasal exam will readily demonstrate what has been going on. There's a good chance the cartilage was exposed slightly after the surgery and creating some irritation in that area - leading to the drainage. Although that's the...