Will an In-office Tweaking to Correct Rhinoplasty Asymmetry Interfere with a Possible Future Revision Rhinoplasty?

August 16, 2011
Asked By:tryingtofindmyself in Sarasota, FL

At a 6-wk check-up, my doc said 1 side of my nasal bridge looks more "hollow" & the other side has a bump. He blamed nasal bones and their "memory" of where they used to be. He said they must have moved a bit, & told me to press (hard enough that it is uncomfortable) for 5 min, 3 X a day, on the side that seems to have more of a bump. He also said at @ 6mos that we may need to use filler for the "hollow" side and shave some of the bone. Is this routine? Should I let this guy touch my nose again?

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August 18, 2011

Answer: You appear to have an acceptable Rhinoplasty result 7 weeks post-op.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 18, 2011

Answer: You appear to have an acceptable Rhinoplasty result 7 weeks post-op.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2014

Answer: Office tweaking

December 29, 2014

Answer: Office tweaking

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August 19, 2011

Answer: Should I let "this guy" touch my nose again?

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Answer: Should I let "this guy" touch my nose again?

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