Hi, I'm a female, mid 20's, & have wanted a rhinoplasty for awhile! My main issue is that it's just too big for my face! Specifically, I'd like the profile brought down to reduce projection. I'd also like to reduce the bulbous tip. Lastly, I'd like to reduce the nostrils (they are huge!). I used photoshop to show changes I'd like to see but are these realistic & can I bring these to a doctor to show him what I desire? Are the nostril reduction expectations realistic? (thinned/narrowed) Thanks!
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The best way is to have an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon examine your nose. However, one can usually tell by feeling the tip cartilages of the nose. If you can feel the cartilage, then it's probably bulbous due to the overdeveloped cartilages. If you can't feel the cartilages then it's...
The extent of bruising really depends on what you have done. Obviously, the more extensive your surgery, the larger the bruising tends to be, and this can affect your eyes (you'll have black eyes) and cheeks. Some things that you can do to reduce bruisingavoid tobacco and alcohol at least...
7 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery is too soon to tell if the bump and indentation on your right bridge will be permanent. I do not see pre-op photos, but you appear to have a nice result, so far. Thick skin tends to hold on to swelling longer than thin skin.
If these imperfections are...