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

March 17, 2010
Asked By:2241anon in New York

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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April 4, 2010

Answer: Swelling after enlarging nasal bridge with an implant during rhinoplasty (nose job)

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April 4, 2010

Answer: This may a be a "bridge" to nowhere!

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Answer: This may a be a "bridge" to nowhere!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 31, 2010

Answer: Bridge after rhinoplasty too high.

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March 31, 2010

Answer: Bridge after rhinoplasty too high.

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