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Swelling on Sidewalls & Tip Already Present As Cast Was Removed After Open Septorhinoplasty - Normal? (Photos)

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I had an open septorhinoplasty 13 days ago (hump reduction with osteotomy, tip narrowing/elevation/slight deprojection). When the cast was removed at 9 days, swelling was already present especially on my sidewalls & tip. Does this mean the cast didn't prevent swelling properly? It didn't worsen following cast removal & hasn't changed at all since. Does the swelling look normal? I'm particularly concerned about the lump on my left sidewall. I have thin-ish skin & didn't have much facial swelling.

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