Upturned nose front. The shape of my nose from the side i already like a lilttle bit but still upturned... :(
Answer: 3 Weeks Post-Op The postoperative time for most rhinoplasty patients is often fraught with anxiety. During a rhinoplasty, the skin and soft tissues are often completely separated from the underlying bone and cartilage framework. The framework is modified and the skin is laid back down. These are big movements that are often intended to create millimeter changes to the shape of the nose once it heals. After a rhinoplasty the nose swells from the trauma of surgery and the tissues become edematous. This makes the normally pliable skin firm and causes the nose to take on a “weird” appearance in the first few weeks after surgery. The nose continues to settle over the next few months as the edema finally escapes and the soft tissues adapt to their new underlying framework. It will take 6 months to a year to see a final result. Close follow-up with the surgeon is essential. Assuming there is no infection, patients should allow at least 6 months for the swelling to resolve and the tissues to soften before contemplating any changes. At that point, a detailed exam and discussion will help delineate the best treatment option.
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Answer: 3 Weeks Post-Op The postoperative time for most rhinoplasty patients is often fraught with anxiety. During a rhinoplasty, the skin and soft tissues are often completely separated from the underlying bone and cartilage framework. The framework is modified and the skin is laid back down. These are big movements that are often intended to create millimeter changes to the shape of the nose once it heals. After a rhinoplasty the nose swells from the trauma of surgery and the tissues become edematous. This makes the normally pliable skin firm and causes the nose to take on a “weird” appearance in the first few weeks after surgery. The nose continues to settle over the next few months as the edema finally escapes and the soft tissues adapt to their new underlying framework. It will take 6 months to a year to see a final result. Close follow-up with the surgeon is essential. Assuming there is no infection, patients should allow at least 6 months for the swelling to resolve and the tissues to soften before contemplating any changes. At that point, a detailed exam and discussion will help delineate the best treatment option.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Omg! I am so scared. Will the tip go down? It is too early to tell; you still have swelling which in the early stages after rhinoplasty usually tends to lift the tip up. Be patient. The results look very good from the photos. Check with your surgeon periodically for your progress and he will be able to help you during the healing process.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Omg! I am so scared. Will the tip go down? It is too early to tell; you still have swelling which in the early stages after rhinoplasty usually tends to lift the tip up. Be patient. The results look very good from the photos. Check with your surgeon periodically for your progress and he will be able to help you during the healing process.
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Answer: 3wks post rhinoplasty You look to have a nice result at 3 weeks. It will be several more months before you know how things will look in the end, but I see no cause for concern at this point.
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Answer: 3wks post rhinoplasty You look to have a nice result at 3 weeks. It will be several more months before you know how things will look in the end, but I see no cause for concern at this point.
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January 11, 2015
Answer: 3 weeks postop rhinoplasty Based on your photos and the amount of time after surgery, your nose looks great. Time is your friend, be patient. Nasal tip swelling can take months, sometimes 6 plus to improve. I suspect you should do well. If you are truly concerned speak to your plastic surgeon. I am certain he / she can help you understand the healing process.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery
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January 11, 2015
Answer: 3 weeks postop rhinoplasty Based on your photos and the amount of time after surgery, your nose looks great. Time is your friend, be patient. Nasal tip swelling can take months, sometimes 6 plus to improve. I suspect you should do well. If you are truly concerned speak to your plastic surgeon. I am certain he / she can help you understand the healing process.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery
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January 11, 2015
Answer: 3 weeks postop rhinoplasty I realize your concerns for postoperative swelling after rhinoplasty. 3 weeks is still a bit too early. I would give it more time.
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January 11, 2015
Answer: 3 weeks postop rhinoplasty I realize your concerns for postoperative swelling after rhinoplasty. 3 weeks is still a bit too early. I would give it more time.
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