I had a closed rhinoplasty May 2011 to straighten my nose & make the tip less bulbous. 9 months post-op I had a bossa on the L side of my tip. March 2012 (14 months ago) I had an open revision rhinoplasty to correct the bossa and a small bump on the L side of the bridge. Currently, the bossa is gone, but the L side tip is more bulbous than the R. Could it still just be swelling or could he just not get them symmetrical? My doctor has told me that I have thick skin, but does not elaborate.
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Swelling Takes Longer to Resolve with Revision Rhinoplasty
Computer imaging can be helpful, but it is important to understand that someone who is competent with the computer can draw anything. They can draw a perfect result. The experienced surgeon with computer imaging will only draw what can be realistically obtained with surgery.
After any injection, it is possible to have some localized swelling that may take a few days to resolve. The effect of the corticosteroid typically takes about 2-3 weeks and may continue to work for 6-8 weeks after. So it will take a few weeks before you see any decrease in the swelling or...
Hello, and sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing. 9 days is still very soon after surgery, and you may experience the following side effects:
1) Swelling
2) Bruising
3) Mild pain
4) Congestion
If your nasal bones were fractured, it is not abnormal to feel pain...
