Hello, I am only 2 weeks post-Op. Do you think my nose is still over-projected? i feel it is but i could be crazy. Also will the projection go down at all as the swelling does? Thanks.
July 25, 2014
Answer: Nasal tip angle and projection go down during healing There are a number of maneuvers we perform to reduce tip projection and change the angle of the tip of the nose. For projection, some of these surgical maneuvers occur as the nose heals over the year following surgery. Two weeks after surgery, the tip may appear over-projected. Another reason for this is the splint is worn on the upper 2/3 of the nose, the tip isn't taped or splinted. This pushes swelling into the tip that can make it appear a lot more bulbous and stick out further than it will when it is fully healed.
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July 25, 2014
Answer: Nasal tip angle and projection go down during healing There are a number of maneuvers we perform to reduce tip projection and change the angle of the tip of the nose. For projection, some of these surgical maneuvers occur as the nose heals over the year following surgery. Two weeks after surgery, the tip may appear over-projected. Another reason for this is the splint is worn on the upper 2/3 of the nose, the tip isn't taped or splinted. This pushes swelling into the tip that can make it appear a lot more bulbous and stick out further than it will when it is fully healed.
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Answer: Swelling from rhinoplasty From your photos, it is difficult to assess your current situation - they are taken from different angles and at too far a distance. That being said, at 2 weeks post-operatively, it is not the time to assess your postoperative outcome. Swelling can take a lot of time to resolve from either an open or closed rhinoplasty. If you are not happy with the way things look after 3 months, you should discuss your thoughts with your plastic surgeon. It would not be appropriate to re-operate before that time, and any minor adjustments are to be made, they can often be performed rather easily after that time.
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Answer: Swelling from rhinoplasty From your photos, it is difficult to assess your current situation - they are taken from different angles and at too far a distance. That being said, at 2 weeks post-operatively, it is not the time to assess your postoperative outcome. Swelling can take a lot of time to resolve from either an open or closed rhinoplasty. If you are not happy with the way things look after 3 months, you should discuss your thoughts with your plastic surgeon. It would not be appropriate to re-operate before that time, and any minor adjustments are to be made, they can often be performed rather easily after that time.
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