18 days post op of Septorhinoplasty, is the swelling and the lump on my nose normal? (photos)

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I am 18 days post op. I was just wondering from my pictures (checked shirt picture was 16 days post op) if the swelling towards the tip area is normal to be swollen like it is. When I touch this part of my nose there feels like and you can see from the picture there are lumps either side which I am presuming is my cartilages, is this normal? I had septo rhinoplasty. Thanks for your advice in advance.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!It is understandable that you are a concerned with what you feel especially with the "swollen" nose. Swelling is anticipated after rhinoplasties at various degrees depending on many factors like the thickness of the skin for example.Unfortunately, with the pictures posted, the lack of surgical details and the inability to perform a physical exam it is not possible to provide you with a definitive answer that could be medically sound.Nonetheless, it is way to early to pass a judgement. Usually, a year is required before formulating how your nose will be. Even then, your nose will keep shaping itself and to complement your face for better results in the years to come.My best recommendations at the moment is to be patient, allow nature to take its course and edema subsides for better results. There is no doubt that once the swelling subsides, more definition and shape will be achieved and you should be happier with the results.Also, it is important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and work as a team together to achieve the best results possible.Congratulations on your surgery and please remain positive!Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Poorly posted photos! Either have someone take better frontal/oblique/side photos and repost or obtain from your surgeon early post op photos. I am concerned about the tip...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Your nose will undergo many changes over the next several months once the swelling goes down. Good luck.

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