I am just shy of 3 weeks post-op. I had a minor revision in which the doctor removed a very small amount of cartilage from the bridge of my nose to make it smaller and removed some excess scar tissue. Should I still expect the swelling to last for up to a year? Also, should I only expect to see swelling on the part of the nose that was operated on, the bridge? Or, is it normal for the entire nose to be swollen?
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Rhinoplasty can disrupt the inner lining, of the nose during the acute post Rhinoplasty healing phase but would not be able to alter the immune response that's responsible for allergy symptoms. Check with your surgeon or allergist for treatment during the post op Rhinoplasty phase...
Despite a well planned rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty, it is next to near impossible to guarantee symmetry between the nostrils. It is unlikely over usage of muscles of facial expression would cause such a disparity. As long as the nostrils are close and the outcome is good, I would...
I have perormed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and it could be either issue. Either there's some residual swelling that's causing the illusion of the bump...or there's still a bump there. IMHO, this is how to tell the difference.
Gently press the skin down, over the...
