I had rhinoplasty to correct a hump on my bridge, rotate the tip, and define it better. This was in December. It's now the end of February and my tip is still big.
Also, I'm concerned, because when I move my eyebrows up, my bridge hurts a bit, but not when I touch it. Is that bad or is it normal for the bridge to be tender when making certain facial expressions? And is it normal for the tip to look so round now, especially in photographs? Thank you! Please help!
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Answer: Nose Bridge Painful 3 Months After Rhinoplasty
The key to your question is fluctuation. Whenever rhinoplasty is performed, the surgeon is lifting the skin and soft tissues of your nose to alter the cartilage and bony framework. By definition, this process involves disrupting the little nerves that provide sensation to the skin and the little...
Nose blowing can cause damage to the new structure of your nose if done too soon after the surgery. It can tear and damage the tissue in your nose. Your surgeon will let you know the time frame for you as there's no standard for everyone.
I recommend my patients wait 4 to 6 weeks before they...
Even though it has only been five weeks status post rhinoplasty, there are dark lines that can occur underneath the eyes, along with dark circles. This will subside in time. Visible gaps across the bridge of the nose, even though a few millimeters, can be related to an open roof deformity if...