I am young, healthy and have thin skin but experienced significant swelling immediately after rhinoplasty and it seems my nose is still swollen at 6 months post-op, especially around the bridge where my dorsal hump was removed. Will this ever be resolved? My surgeon says to be patient but I am becoming concerned by the lack of progress.
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February 14, 2022
Answer: Postop swelling and the bridge of your nose:
At only six months postop, I would advise you to wait a full year before considering a revision surgery. Your nose is most likely still healing, and the tip is the area that remains swollen for the longest period of time. Nonetheless, I do see that you might be developing excess scar tissue on...