I had a Revision Rhinoplasty 8 months ago on the bridge of my nose. The swelling on the bridge still comes and goes. Sometimes it's so bad that when I squeeze the lower part of the bridge (the cartilage), it seems like it's full of water because it makes a noise. So I squeeze the water out and then when I lie down or after a few minutes, the fluid comes back and makes my nose look swollen (spongy) again.Is this a permanent side effect of the surgery? Will it ever go away? Also, since the spongy part makes my nose look bigger, would it be a bad thing to go through another surgery in a few months to make the structure thinner?
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If you're concerned about scarring from open rhinoplasty, then consider closed rhinoplasty techniques. The procedure completely eliminates any external incision across the columella. For many examples, please see the link below to our closed rhinoplasty photo gallery
Yes, revision rhinoplasty recovery can take longer than a primary nose job, and it can sometimes take more than a year to fully heal: ProcedureRecovery timePrimary nose jobAbout one to two yearsRevision rhinoplastyTypically one year, but can take longer depending on the procedureRevision...
There is no set fee, or a set way. Each surgeon handles this differently, and on a case by case basis.Did you have a good result, and now you want additional changes?, is there a minor problem, or you need a complete revision? Did you injure your nose after surgery?Scenarios vary, and so will...