I had asian septo-rhinoplasty 3 days ago, with ear cartilage grafts to the tip. This is my first rhinoplasty. Today, I noticed my tip has gotten very red. I have have not touched the tip at all and have been keeping up with my antibiotics. It was not red after the procedure and it only became red today - I know it's only been three days, but is this a normal part of the healing process? Thanks!
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The amount of tip refinement and definition will increase as the swelling resolves. The tip rotation (how upturned it is) will also improve - as the swelling decreases the tip will drop a bit. By about 3-6 months post-op enough swelling will have resolved for you to have a good idea...
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It is typical for the tip to appear round and big at this early stage. Allow time for the swelling to diminish in the nasal tip (which can take up to 12 months) to fully assess the result. It can be hard to be patient but trust your surgeon to guide you through the recovery.
