Almost 7 months post op and my nose is stiff and the area around my eyes closest to my nose and i cant crinkle my nose/face. Is this normal and will it subside in time? Also the skin around my eyes and nose is sore?
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Every practice will have their particular follow-up schedule after rhinoplasty. We set up our first appointment at about six days for splint removal, and then at three to four weeks. If all is on schedule, appointments follow at three and six months, then at one year.
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Cynical surgical lore states that one way or another ll bleeding stops. Nose surgery bleeding cannot and does not continue or days much less for months. What ou are seeing permanent staining of tissues by an iron containing breakdown product of blood called hemosiderin. This situation is...
A rocker deformity refers to a movable bone segment, and your problem is with a ridge or bone edge along the left bridge. If visible, or uncomfortable, your surgeon should be able to smooth it out after six months or more.
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