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You should check with your surgeon, but being only 3 days postoperative it is typical for the tip to drop at least a bit as the swelling subsides.
Hi and thanks for the question. The swelling at the bottom of the nose plus the tape can make the nose appear more lifted for the first few days after surgery. It should drop as the swelling diminishes and the tape is removed. The tip may continue to drop for a few weeks after surgery. If it still looks upturned three weeks from now, bring up your concerns with your surgeon.Best wishes for your recovery!Dr. Mehta
It would be best for you to follow up with your surgeon and asked these questions. Three days after surgery you are at the peak of swelling. The tape and cast on your nose is also affecting its appearance . Swelling in revision rhinoplasty takes longer to resolve then in primary rhinoplasty. Your nose will start looking normal in appearance after about 4 to 6 weeks. You will then notice changes in your nose’s appearance over the next 12 months and even beyond that. The positioning of your tip depends on the technique used in surgery and the healing process. I wish you the best. Dr. Ardeshirpour
Always hard to tell from photos but it looks ok although more red than normal. Definitely would contact your doctor as that person will know your situation best. The burning can simply be a nerve irritation and will likely resolve with time. Most likely you need more time to heal. Keeping the...
Thank you for posting your question. Depending on what you are wanting to correct about your nose the recovery can vary. Most of my patients who have a rhinoplasty procedure done by myself, have felt comfortable returning to work/school one week post surgery. However taking into account where ...
The bridge of the nose looks low because the tip projects forward away from the face, and the tip is somewhat long, or droopy. Click on the "Learn more" link, just below my response, or go here: FacialSurgery.com/RealSelf/RealSelf_LuLu158.html I made a computer morph of your nose, and an...
