Hello doctors. I had a septo-rhinoplasty a month and a half ago, my nose doesn't look much different to me than before but I'm still pretty swollen so I'm hoping that my nose heals the way I imagine it. I'm curious why results take a year or longer to show? Can my nose look totally different in a year than it does now? Does the nasal skin tighten? I would just like to know more about the healing process. Thank you!(:
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Congratulations on your rhinoplasty! Swelling can certainly alter the appearance of your nose, masking its true appearance until it resolves in several more months. Don't be too alarmed by the slight deviation, and stay in touch with your surgeon to see if there is anything you should be doing,...
De-projecting the overly projected nose and tip is common in our practice and it involves a full closed rhinoplasty technique. The tip cartilages are adjusted appropriately to de-project them , and the dorsal septum is also trimmed along with bone work which includes osteotomies. In addition t...
Thank you for the description and pictures. Based on those, I believe you may, in fact have some valves collapse issues. This would need to be evaluated further with a formal consultation and diagnosis should also include external, internal or combination of valve restrictions, if that is t...