I am afraid a bump formed on the nose that was not present immediately after rhinoplasty. When I put on the tape in one way, the bump becomes clear, however when I apply it in a certain manner, it completely disappears. It's 7 days after surgery; will taping with much pressure eliminate the bump or will it worsen it?
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You have a deviated nose that extends to the basal view, which extends to the columella and nostrils. The difficulty breathing is likely due to the trauma to the nose. While the headaches can be due to this, it is also a strong possibility that your headaches are due to head trauma, and...
Swelling of the nose after surgery is normal and will resolve over time. It can take a full 6-12 months for final results to be apparent. It is also normal that you will note more swelling certain days compared to others as the swelling can fluctuate based on many factors such as activity, s...