2 weeks post rhinoplasty, cartilage/septum sticking out. Advice? (photos)

January 5, 2018
Asked By:lizzyh95 in Orange County, CA

I'm 2 weeks post op and I absolutely love how my nose is looking. I can breathe fine but I noticed that my left nostril looks like it has cartilage sticking out. I can feel it when I take a breath in, it's kind of irritating and I hope it's not my septum being crooked. Could this be because of swelling? Is my incision healing unevenly?

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January 7, 2018

Answer: Swelling following Rhinoplasty

January 7, 2018

Answer: Swelling following Rhinoplasty

January 8, 2018

Answer: Cartilage sticking out

January 8, 2018

Answer: Cartilage sticking out

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