Swollen Puffy Red Watery Eyes After Rhinoplasty Normal?

Greetings, physical evaluation is required to make an accurate diagnosis of your case, from the aesthetic point of view and according to the pictures shown I can tell you're a candidate for a rhinoplasty to fix the dorsal hump and nasal tip drop, now your nose presents a deformity known as...

Dear nosebreather, Thank you for your question.  The tube between your nasal/oral passages and your ears may be blocked by congestion.  Your surgeon may ask you to take a decongestant, or take the packing out, or both. Best Wishes, Pablo Prichard, MD

 If the nasal bones were broken during the Rhinoplasty, then yes...the bones can be moved at 6 days post-op so be very careful not to exert force upon the nose.  This is why a wafered plastic cast is used for 1 week and we have all Rhinoplasty patients sleep on an airline pillow for 1...

It is very common to have significant swelling of the nasal tip at just 8 days following a rhinoplasty with an L-shaped implant.  It may take at least 3 to 6 months to see the final results, however your nose will probably look longer and less bulbous over time.  Be patient and check...

Dear Sophia, Thank you for your question. The cartilage framework controls the 'valves' of the nose.  These may be altered during rhinoplasty to increase or decrease airflow. Follow up with your surgeon if these problems persist. Best wishes, Pablo Prichard, MD

Dear Javier, You most likely still have swelling.  This can last for up to a year, and will get worse with vigorous activities and bending over, etc.  Be patient and reassess in another 6-9 months. Best wishes, Pablo Prichard, MD