I am 4 months post Rhinoplasty. The sides of my tip puff out, causing the lines of my nostrils to appear rather deep. I'm not sure if this is swelling or that the doctor just left cartilage (more on the right side), which just makes my nose look "chubbier" from the front and right side profile. I have a small lump on the right side, but my doctor hasn't said if this is swelling or what. I'm confused because he is a nasal surgeon with 40 years experience and should've done a better job. Please help!
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April 20, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty; Rounding of Tip 4 Months After Surgery
Thanks for the question. After 2-4 weeks your surgery area will healed and yes you can doing yoga and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
Do not do anything.
This is normal for now.
Any cut bones will develop callus around the fracture site and this can be quite prominent and increase in size for 3-6 weeks after surgery.
Discuss your concerns with your surgeon but give it time for healing to occur. This is too soon to draw any...
The result at 8 days is usually significantly different than 6 months, however the degree of difference depends on how much surgery you had done. If you just had a hump removed the appearance at 8 days can be good and will still improve, but may be quite similar to the final result. If you had...