Hello, I had a rhinoseptoplasty performed 2 weeks ago. I had the splint and stents removed 1 week ago, which initially helped alleviate my trouble breathing through my nose; however, in the past couple days I have had quite a bit of pus-like mucus accumulating at the top of the tips of my nose. I am not sure if this is normal or if there could be an internal infection. I apologize for the poor quality of the attached pictures. Thank you so very much in advance!
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At only 1 month postop from rhinoplasty, you still have a
tremendous amount of swelling in your nose. You can experience many symptoms still such as itching and discomfort. The swelling in your
nose will resolve in a progressive fashion over months in the direction of
gravity. It is not unco...
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From the time of operation, there is gradual evolution and ripening of the nose, the majority of which is done by 3-4 months. However, up to 1 year will demonstrate some further refinement and increased definition. However, in our experience, typically t...
Hello and thank you for your question. The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. There are many ways to shorten the appearance of the midface. The best plan for you will depend on your individual facial anatomy. It is possible to shorten the appearance of the mid...