I had Rhinoplasty to "straighten" my nose. I just got my cast off and it is clearly not straight. If a nose looks crooked when the cast is removed one week after rhinoplasty, does that necessarily mean that the nose will be crooked when the swelling is gone? Or could it just mean that the swelling is uneven? I just pray that when the swelling finally goes away that it will reveal a straighter nose than what I am seeing now.
March 22, 2021
Answer: Crooked nose after surgery: What you need to know about rhinoplasty recovery Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Unfortunately, it is difficult to see what the nose is going to look like for many months after this surgery. It is possible the crookedness you see now is due to swelling as there can be significant swelling for many weeks and even months afterward. I assume you are going in for follow-ups with your surgeon, so I encourage you to bring up your concerns at your next appointment. However, understand that you will not see your complete result for up to 12 months or even a bit longer. At that time, if you are unhappy with your result, you could consider a revision procedure.
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March 22, 2021
Answer: Crooked nose after surgery: What you need to know about rhinoplasty recovery Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Unfortunately, it is difficult to see what the nose is going to look like for many months after this surgery. It is possible the crookedness you see now is due to swelling as there can be significant swelling for many weeks and even months afterward. I assume you are going in for follow-ups with your surgeon, so I encourage you to bring up your concerns at your next appointment. However, understand that you will not see your complete result for up to 12 months or even a bit longer. At that time, if you are unhappy with your result, you could consider a revision procedure.
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March 13, 2020
Answer: Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty? Your question is formulated very well since it can be either. Even if there is a genuine underlying problem, swelling can make it appear much worse. Because the support of the nose is elastic in the lower two thirds, swelling creates tensions that can end up distorting the shape. The cartilage of the nose is able to revert some of these temporary asymmetries as the swelling decreases and the soft tissue tensions come down. It usually takes 6-12 weeks for the tensions to decrease but sometimes spontaneous improvement is seen even later.
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March 13, 2020
Answer: Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty? Your question is formulated very well since it can be either. Even if there is a genuine underlying problem, swelling can make it appear much worse. Because the support of the nose is elastic in the lower two thirds, swelling creates tensions that can end up distorting the shape. The cartilage of the nose is able to revert some of these temporary asymmetries as the swelling decreases and the soft tissue tensions come down. It usually takes 6-12 weeks for the tensions to decrease but sometimes spontaneous improvement is seen even later.
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March 3, 2019
Answer: Appearance after rhinoplasty I would not be alarmed. The cast is usually removed one week after rhinoplasty. Most patients willl experience bruising and swelling that is noticeable to others for 1-2 weeks post-operatively, and it is not uncommon for the bruising or swelling to be uneven. The swelling will gradually subside over the following weeks, though you may notice that your own nose is swollen for another 2-3 months. It often takes one year for healing to be totally complete.
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March 3, 2019
Answer: Appearance after rhinoplasty I would not be alarmed. The cast is usually removed one week after rhinoplasty. Most patients willl experience bruising and swelling that is noticeable to others for 1-2 weeks post-operatively, and it is not uncommon for the bruising or swelling to be uneven. The swelling will gradually subside over the following weeks, though you may notice that your own nose is swollen for another 2-3 months. It often takes one year for healing to be totally complete.
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