My rhinoplasty op involved breaking and removing anterior nasal spine, de-humping and filing down my nose, as well as breaking/re-setting the bone and removing cartilage from near anterior nasal spine, as well as cartilage from the sides of my nose and tip. My doc did not cut my depressor-septi muscle. I can smile ok ish if a bit stiff. However my upper lip is still swollen 5 weeks post-op. Is this ok or should I be worried?
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I really like the fact that you've said you want a "more proportional nose", instead of a "smaller nose". It's all about the shape and proportions. Your nose looks pretty for a guy. Although you've stated you don't want a non-permanent...
Typically 1 month post-op should be OK to start but each situation is unique and only your rhinoplasty surgeon knows the specific details of your procedure and should be the person commenting on post-operative questions such as this
