I am currently 5 weeks post op on an OPEN primary rhinoplasty. I cannot purse my lips together as if to apply lipstick 'cos the upper lip is very tight. I also feel like my upper lip (where columella meets lip) looks swollen. Is this possible and normal? When should I expect this to resolve itself?
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October 31, 2015
Answer: Swollen lip/columella normal 5 weeks after rhinoplasty
This may just be sweling of the soft tissue over the cartilage. If this doesn't resolve it can be revised. Rinoplasty is a very challenging operation and cost will depend on your agreement with your surgeon.
I'm not sure what you mean when you say you want a "stronger" nose. See rhinoplasty surgeons, carefully describe your goals, and discuss your alternatives.
A Polly beak deformity in rhinoplasty usually results from excess cartilage in the "supra-tip" area (the area right above the tip). It resembles the beak of a bird and often makes the nose look like it is pointing down.
Fortunately, in the initial stages of healing after rhinoplasty surgery, ...
