Scar Tissue or Swelling After Removal of Nasal Implant?

February 20, 2009
Asked By:reasonnotrules in California

I'm a 24 year old Asian girl who had Rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I had an L-shaped silicone implant to increase the bridge height, and ear cartilage graft for tip projection. I was unhappy with the results. The implant made my nose look big and unnatural. I took the implant out 7 weeks ago. However, my nose is still not back to its pre-op state. My nose is still notably bigger and wider than it was pre-op, even though I have already taken the implant out. Is it because my nose is swollen or is it due to scar tissue and stretching of the skin? Will my bridge eventually return to its pre-op state?

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February 23, 2009

Answer: Nose will further change but may never return to preop look

February 23, 2009

Answer: Nose will further change but may never return to preop look

May 20, 2009

Answer: Graft can make the tip look large and swollen relative to the rest of the nose.

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May 20, 2009

Answer: Graft can make the tip look large and swollen relative to the rest of the nose.

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