I got a rhinoplasty about 10 weeks ago and my nose looks asymmetrical. The left side looks more bigger than right side. my nose looks lumpy on one side. do you think it's still the swelling or it's going asymmetrical. It is also little extra big on the inside on one side. help?
August 3, 2016
Answer: 2 months post-op Your concerns are difficult to assess with the photo provided. This being said it does appear that you have thicker nasal skin. Swelling in patients with thicker nasal skin will persist for months after the surgery. It is far too early to assess your outcome at this point. It is important to follow up closely with your surgeon. You may be a candidate for anti-inflammatory injections which will help to improve asymmetry of swelling.
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August 3, 2016
Answer: 2 months post-op Your concerns are difficult to assess with the photo provided. This being said it does appear that you have thicker nasal skin. Swelling in patients with thicker nasal skin will persist for months after the surgery. It is far too early to assess your outcome at this point. It is important to follow up closely with your surgeon. You may be a candidate for anti-inflammatory injections which will help to improve asymmetry of swelling.
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August 4, 2016
Answer: Nasal asymmetry Thank you for the question and the photo. It is rather difficult to fully assess your situation without an in-person examination. Considering that your procedure took place about 10 weeks ago, it is not uncommon to still observe some swelling and irregularities on your nose. I some cases, it may take about 4-6 months for swelling to completely resolve. For a full evaluation of your concern, I would advise scheduling an in-person exam with your board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether the lumpy appearance in question requires a medical attention or is likely to disappear in the course of a healing process. Best of luck! Dr. Michael Omidi.
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August 4, 2016
Answer: Nasal asymmetry Thank you for the question and the photo. It is rather difficult to fully assess your situation without an in-person examination. Considering that your procedure took place about 10 weeks ago, it is not uncommon to still observe some swelling and irregularities on your nose. I some cases, it may take about 4-6 months for swelling to completely resolve. For a full evaluation of your concern, I would advise scheduling an in-person exam with your board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether the lumpy appearance in question requires a medical attention or is likely to disappear in the course of a healing process. Best of luck! Dr. Michael Omidi.
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