I am 7 days out of rhinoplasty and feel like a whoville character from the grinch who stole Christmas. My nose is upturned and very scary looking. I am severely depressed and I am afraid to leave my house. Please tell me this is swelling. I know it’s early and it takes about a year for it to look like the final product but I am very afraid I won’t like the results. I need a doctor to look at this and tell me it was well done and this ‘Momo’ look is temporary.
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I personally will wait until 9 -12 months before even DECIDING if a minor rasping procedure is necessary for any patient. A lot of changes can happen in one year, but healing is a crucial factor for minor revisions. There are many different, professional opinions about when it is appropriate to...
Hello, thank you for your question and information, based on them you both, functional and cosmetical issues can be addressed to Septorhinoplasty, While your issue inside your nose is being fixed your shape of nose can be improved for better, balanced and more symmetrical.By Closed and...
There are a few possibilities:1. There was an existing septal deviation that is now revealed2. The septum was weak and floppy and after rhinoplasty the structure of the nose was destabilized and the septum became deviated3. Your nose moved to one side (to make it more symmetric) , thus making a ...