I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. According to my surgeon, the tip has been enhanced and the base has been narrowed. But up until now, I don't notice any changes at all (not even a minor). Is this normal? I know that the healing process takes long time and final results wont be realized prior to 12 months, but I guess at this stage I should be able to notice a difference.
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April 14, 2009
Answer: Seeing Rhinoplasty results often takes time
It’s not unusual for patients to experience significant
swelling in the post-operative period.This swelling may be present for up to a year following surgery.It can often cause the nasal tip to be hard,
stiff and bulbous.It can also cause the
nasal dorsum to be prominent even though cartilage a...
5 weeks is still too early to see the final outcome of your rhinoplasty surgery. You are still very swollen. It takes approximately 3 months for the swelling to subside completely. However, if you have thick skin this may take even longer. Please be patient. Hope this helps.
Chemicals that you inhale should not cause any long-term damage to the nose. What you are experiencing is a simple reaction to the chemicals on the internal nasal skin lining, which cause you to sneeze.