When will the extra swelling go down?^ months ago I had rhinoplasty. I drank alcohol and my nose started swelling.That was 3 weeks ago and my nose is still swollen. Its also winter. Why is it still swollen?
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In the best of situations reduction and repair of a nasal fracture should take place within the first week after injury so things don't get 'stuck' in the wrong position. A bump over the nasal bridge can be due to healing bone, and can go away. But after a year if imperfections persist they are...
Absolutely not!
Many of our patients have rhinoplasty procedures a little later in life. Rhinoplasty is one of the most rewarding procedures for patients who are bothered by their nose. Just because you are considering a rhinoplasty, it doesn't mean that you have to make "major" changes. ...
In some cases, the tape that sits under the nasal splint is adequate to reduce swelling and keep the nose straight. In other cases, your surgeon might want to create and place a new splint in the office to keep the nose from deviating after surgery. I would recommend contacting their office to...