i had rhinoplasty just over two weeks ago.it was open rhinoplasty and i can tell that my nose at the end is really hard and wont move its almost like a small round ball at the end making my nose look long and pointy.was wondering if there is a chance that that will settle and i will lose the pointiness to my nose.also my nostrils are on show which they were not before.its like my nose is stuck hard up. really worrying about this.
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January 6, 2015
Answer: Swelling After Rhinoplasty Can Take 6 Months To Settle
The most common way we create defined nasal tips is by removing some of the tip cartilages. For patients with strong cartilages and thin skin, the tip skin shrinks around this smaller framework making the tip smaller. However, when the skin is thick and cartilage weak, removing cartilage has the...
I would not be too concerned that you weren't taped after your splint came off. Some surgeons will tape the nose, and others will not. Those who do it will tell you that it helps to facilitate edema (swelling) resolution; those who don't it will tell you that it can cause allergic...
It's highly unlikely that your esthetician damaged your rhinoplasty result with a facial. I would recommend returning to your plastic surgeon if you're concerned. At 1 month your healing is well underway and the result is relatively durable.
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