Hi, I know this is probably hasty, but I had a sephtoplasty/rhinoplasty eleven days ago, and I am not satisfied with the tip. I feel it is too tippy and projected like tinkerbell, plus bulbous around the tip and sides of nostrils, the bridge looks great. I'm hoping the bulbous parts are from swelling and will go down...I didn't have a nose that people thought needed cosmetic surgery to begin with. I just wanted to focus more on my eyes and lips, so it was more of a finesse surgery. 12 days post-surgery I can see quite a bit of nostril flesh also in the inside of nostrils obstructing a lot of my breathing making an appearance of a pig. Is this all due to swelling? The doctor told me to wait 6 weeks to see better results, but I have been reading on the net that for the most part after two weeks post you get a good look at what your nose is suppose to look like. I'm starting to get depressed, am I being way too hasty or is at this point, what you see- is what I get ?
Answer: The nose takes time to heal
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Answer: Recovery time after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty It’s not unusual for patients undergoing rhinoplasty and septoplasty to have prolonged swelling. Several factors including the use of open rhinoplasty, fracture of the nasal bones, thickness of the nasal skin, and a previous rhinoplasty have been associated with prolonged swelling.
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Answer: Recovery time after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty It’s not unusual for patients undergoing rhinoplasty and septoplasty to have prolonged swelling. Several factors including the use of open rhinoplasty, fracture of the nasal bones, thickness of the nasal skin, and a previous rhinoplasty have been associated with prolonged swelling.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Be Patient With Rhinopalsty and Septoplasty Results The initial recovery after your rhinoplasty is the time when your nose looks most swollen as a reaction to the work that has recently been done. 11 days, as you mentioned, is still way too early to judge the results of your procedure. A patient’s nose can continue to change as swelling decreases, and it can take up to a full year for the end results to materialize. I would advise you to not worry very much about how your new nose looks yet, as you are still in the early stages of recovery. Should you still feel uneasy about your results after about one or two months, consult your doctor and schedule a follow-up visit to make sure your healing process is proceeding according to plan.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Be Patient With Rhinopalsty and Septoplasty Results The initial recovery after your rhinoplasty is the time when your nose looks most swollen as a reaction to the work that has recently been done. 11 days, as you mentioned, is still way too early to judge the results of your procedure. A patient’s nose can continue to change as swelling decreases, and it can take up to a full year for the end results to materialize. I would advise you to not worry very much about how your new nose looks yet, as you are still in the early stages of recovery. Should you still feel uneasy about your results after about one or two months, consult your doctor and schedule a follow-up visit to make sure your healing process is proceeding according to plan.
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February 15, 2010
Answer: Too early after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty to judge results This is quite a bit too early to judge results. Rhinoplasty swelling can take a long time (weeks/months) to go down. Small (millimeter) changes in swelling can make a big difference, so be patient. Share you concerns with your surgeon and let him/her guide you through the healing process.
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February 15, 2010
Answer: Too early after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty to judge results This is quite a bit too early to judge results. Rhinoplasty swelling can take a long time (weeks/months) to go down. Small (millimeter) changes in swelling can make a big difference, so be patient. Share you concerns with your surgeon and let him/her guide you through the healing process.
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December 18, 2009
Answer: Nose surgery recovery time You may still be bruised. Bruising if present takes two weeks to clear. your swelling will be around for six months before its all done. However a significant part of it will have resolved within the first several weeks. At that time you can usually tell how your nose is going to look when 'all the dust has settled'. Its frustrating. But there is little you can do to speed things up, although there are several things that will slow down the healing process.
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December 18, 2009
Answer: Nose surgery recovery time You may still be bruised. Bruising if present takes two weeks to clear. your swelling will be around for six months before its all done. However a significant part of it will have resolved within the first several weeks. At that time you can usually tell how your nose is going to look when 'all the dust has settled'. Its frustrating. But there is little you can do to speed things up, although there are several things that will slow down the healing process.
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July 2, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery During the first several weeks, following rhinoplasty, the nose undergoes significant changes as the swelling subsides. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually. The swelling can fluctuate on a daily basis,and different areas of the nose may retain swelling longer than others. This often gives the nose an uneven appearance.
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July 2, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery During the first several weeks, following rhinoplasty, the nose undergoes significant changes as the swelling subsides. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually. The swelling can fluctuate on a daily basis,and different areas of the nose may retain swelling longer than others. This often gives the nose an uneven appearance.
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