Normal to Have Swollen Septum After Rhinoplasty?

As a cosmetic surgeon, I am very involved in my patients’ healing process and want them to feel as comfortable as possible, as soon as possible. The following are various suggestions I relate to my patients in order to promote healing and to reduce swelling that is still prevalent even months a...

You should ask your surgeon first what he would do and secondly how much it will cost. From what you have said and the photo it appears that the skin overlying the implant is too tight. I would the see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon to have a second opinion BEFORE having another...

Yes, smoking and alcohol should be largely avoided, especially directly after a nose job as they can both contribute to nasal swelling. I typically advise my patients to abstain from either activity for about 2-3 weeks after surgery. Since your rhinoplasty surgery was approximately two...

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...

From the appearance of the photograph, it looks as if your caudal septum (the lowest portion) is displaced into the nostril.  This can be reduced and trimmed to correct the problem.