Nose Swelling Due to Salt and Exercise After Rhinoplasty

It’s not unusual for patients undergoing rhinoplasty to have prolonged swelling.  This swelling can adversely impact the aesthetic result and cause difficulty breathing through the nose.  Several factors including the use of open rhinoplasty, fracture of the nasal bones, thickness of the nas...

First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your surgery outcome. I find it important to inform you that 12 days is a very short time to see the final results of your surgery. It takes about 3-4 months for your nose to completely settle. 12 days is not enough time for your...

I would suggest you get your money back from your physician! Make sure you get the appropriate psychological counselling about your nose to get a healthy perspective on the less than ideal outcome. Do some serious soul searching before you have anymore surgery. opefully you understood from the...

Hello and thank you for your question. The hard bumps you are referring to may be your nasal bones. If those are your nasal bones, it may not get better with time and may even worsen as the swelling resolves. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This...

Although rhinoplasty surgery is generally considered a safe operative procedure, complications can occasionally occur.  The vast majority of complications are related to dissatisfaction with aesthetic results.  Under these circumstances, revisional surgery may occasionally be necessary. ...

Presuming that there is a small nasal dorsal bump, rasping (or shaving) it can be quite successful. However, it is important to distinguish between a bony vs cartilaginous hump. While both may be treated easily, you must be certain to address both if needed. I have seen many noses where the...