Hello, I am now almost 8 months post op from rhinoplasty. I have a callus forming on my left bridge that hurts to the touch, and the tip is still very swollen and hard. I accidentally pushed my nose putting makeup on and it was uncomfortable. It feels, at 8 months post op, that I am so far behind in the healing process than is to be expected. I never touch my nose for fear of causing problems or pain, but even small touches are not comfortable. How long can I expect to be this fragile?
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February 18, 2022
Answer: How much longer will your nose be “fragile”?
It is difficult to tell just from your photos, but I doubt that your asymmetry will improve with time, as the cartilages look asymmetric.The overlying skin swelling might be asymmetric, and could be improved with asymmetric steroid injections, but I think you will need to wait 12 months to see...
Hello and thank you for your question. Accutane is a medication prescribed to treat severe acne. It will not affect nose size. In fact, no drug or medication has the ability to alter nose size and shape. Only a rhinoplasty can reduce the size of the nose. To learn more about the procedure and to...
The bump on the tip that you noticed may be scarring or could also be a remnant of cartilage of the nose. I think it's important to follow up with the surgeon who performed your procedure.
