I had Rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, My upper lip is so stiff and my tip looks bigger than before i got it done. All I wanted was my nostrils narrow and my tip a bit smaller! Now I have smaller nostrils and a bigger tip!I'm so scared it will stay this way. Will my nose ever look smaller and not swollen and stiff?
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June 4, 2009
Answer: You need to wait until Rhinoplasty swelling goes down
It is possible to fracture your nose at anytime and without a thorough examination it is difficult to say if you have caused any true damage to your rhinoplasty. However, at eight weeks post-op the bones should be pretty well healed. I have seen many patients with similar accidents, being bumped...
I've noticed that many prospective patients on the web are particularly worried about the bones and having to "break" them. Fact is, the majority of the work, difficulty, and complications with rhinoplasty tend to be related to the soft-tissue work of the tip and mid-third. The bones...
It’s not unusual for patients to note swelling when their nasal splints are removed. The presence of a splint molds the nasal bones in place following rhinoplasty. It also helps to diminish swelling. For these reasons it’s not unusual for the nose to suddenly swell when splints are remove...
