Is it possible to rotate nose tip upwards slightly under local anaesthesia? That is, without doing it as an actual rhinoplasty surgery in the surgery room but more like a dentist visit?
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February 24, 2018
Answer: Nasal tip rotation done under local anesthesia.
Rhinoplasty is the most complicated and challenging of all cosmetic surgeries. Getting a "perfect" nose sometimes just isn't possible. However, when you get pretty close most patients are ecstatic. Before you ask to have your nose made less straight, be very careful what you are asking for. ...
It is not normal to have tthis type of swelling 2 years post rhinoplasty - see your surgeon for evaluation and diagnosis. It is unlikely massage will do any good at this time.
Generally, the pain has almost completely resolved one week after rhinoplasty, so your new pain is out of the ordinary and indicates a new problem. There are several possibilities, none of which are too serious, ranging from crusting, to sinus infection. See your surgeon for an exam.