Is it normal that on one side of my nose there is almost no swelling left but on the another one there is still pretty much swelling on, and the tip is also harder from one side that the other? I had my nose job done 6month ago to decrease the size of the tip and narrow the nostrils.
Answer: Asymmetric healing after rhinoplasty
It really depends upon what rhinoplasty techniques were performed to make an educated guess as to why one side is more swollen than the other. If a unilateral spreader graft and/or other tip cartilage grafts were placed on that side, it will remain more stiff, woody, and firm than the opposite side. It does take longer to heal if asymmetrical surgery was performed on the more involved side.
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Answer: Asymmetric healing after rhinoplasty
It really depends upon what rhinoplasty techniques were performed to make an educated guess as to why one side is more swollen than the other. If a unilateral spreader graft and/or other tip cartilage grafts were placed on that side, it will remain more stiff, woody, and firm than the opposite side. It does take longer to heal if asymmetrical surgery was performed on the more involved side.
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April 9, 2015
Answer: Asymmetrical swelling after rhinoplasty
A little bit of asymmetry is not unusual in the first year after surgery. Your swelling will come down at different rates in different areas, and some days you'll seem more swollen than others. If you had more work done on one part of the nose than the other, then this would also account for your varied swelling. I suggest waiting and seeing your surgeon when advised. You can also ask him or her if you have concerns that the differences are very marked. Good luck, /nsn.
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April 9, 2015
Answer: Asymmetrical swelling after rhinoplasty
A little bit of asymmetry is not unusual in the first year after surgery. Your swelling will come down at different rates in different areas, and some days you'll seem more swollen than others. If you had more work done on one part of the nose than the other, then this would also account for your varied swelling. I suggest waiting and seeing your surgeon when advised. You can also ask him or her if you have concerns that the differences are very marked. Good luck, /nsn.
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