Normal to Have Swollen Septum After Rhinoplasty?

Just stop doing what caused the swelling. =)In general, your nose has less natural protection from the sun right after rhinoplasty. All the tissue was just elevated off of the internal structure of the nose, including the bone and cartilage, and blood vessels were coagulated in order to do this....

If the skin has been stretched out over an implant in the nose and it is visible and palpable, it is probably time to have the implant removed and replaced back into a normal anatomical position so that it does not stretch the skin. If the skin stretching continues, it will wear down the skin,...

Thank you for the question. You should absolutely consult with your physician about your smoking and drinking habits in order to obtain the most reliable and individualized medical advice. Most specialists recommend abstaining from smoking for 2-3 weeks before a rhinoplasty, while others ma...

Rhinoplasty surgery can cause bruising that may progress to the eyelids and even into the eyes. The latter is rare, but can occur with nasal fracture. Blood in the eyes are known as injected sclera. Reducing bruising after rhinoplasty should begin before surgery with the application of products...

It is very common for female patients -- whether they have had rhinoplasty or not -- to experience swelling of the nose during pregnancy. The outside of the nose can look "puffy" and the inside can swell too, causing symptoms of nasal obstruction. Fortunately, these symptoms should...

Based on the description provided, this appears to be swelling along the incision line on the left side. Most rhinoplasty surgeons make the septoplasty incision on the left side. Whichever incision was performed on the side harvesting septal cartilage will be more swollen. Occasionally where...