I had a closed rhinoplasty done two months ago and my nose looks crooked and uneven. I also have a bump that I did not have before. I look hideous. I know I'm suppose to wait at least three to four months so the swelling can go down, however I feel like the unevenness/crookedness/bump is not going to go away. I've spoken with my surgeon and she keeps saying I have to wait. I've posted before and after pictures. Do you think I will need revision work in a year?
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There is really nothing you can do to help the sutured area heal faster. I would not recommend covering the stitches unless you have some bleeding. Follow up with your surgeon for his recommendations.
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
The good news for you is that we no longer need your own rib for complicated rhinoplasties. Instead, we use an organ donated rib graft that acts safely as your rib cartilage. This means no delay in recovery. Please see examples of patients below who have used donated rib graft.
Most of the time, taking down a small bony nasal "bump" can be done with only a rasp, and osteotomies can be avoided. Osteotomies are usually performed if the "bump removal" leaves the patient with a wide/flat dorsum.