Hi, I’ve just left my plastic surgeons for my 3 month check up, and she was stunned when she saw my face. We took our normal photos, and she said my nose actually looked more swollen than it did at my 1 month post op appointment. She touched my nose and it’s rock solid. She said normally at 3 months we start to see some definition, but my nose still looks like a potato. She said I’m in the “abnormal group” of people whose body isn’t responding well to the inflammation. Does this happen to others
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Nose swelling hasn’t changed 3 months post op rhinoplasty. It's more swollen and rock hard. Does this happen to others?
Hello. Great question. You are still early in your recovery process. All the swelling misguides the result of your procedure. It can take up to one year for all the swelling to go down. Until then you can examine your final results. Be patient. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
Hello,Thank you for your question. Changes in the shape of your nose generally related with your skin. There are many factors that effect your skin such as ageing, gravity, the condition of your skin, nutrition and so forth. Due to a loss of elasticity in tissues at your age I wouldn't rec...
Hello. Great question. However, with out any images or a personal consultation it is difficult to properly assess your concerns. You are still early in your recovery process. There is still a lot of swelling present.
