i am a healthy 20 year old & i got my closed rhinoplasty exactly 2 weeks ago (may 17th, 2016). I live in Tn and my parents did not wan to go out of town to do my nose. So i went to the only facial plastic doctor within the 200 mile radius. ok long story short... I DO NOT LIKE MY NOSE WHATSOEVER. I may believe i have a polly beak deformity? i just cant stand the tip work that was done. I look like an elf and im depressed HELP!! i just cannot wrap my mind around that this is all swelling in the tip
June 1, 2016
Answer: Post rhinoplasty concerns. The dramatic difference that is seen after a rhinoplasty can sometimes "shock" the patient's perceived body image. You were used to the hump on your nose that caused an apparent down turn in the nose and now have a straight dorsum with more nasal projection. The swelling will subside with time and look less projected. As you become more familiar with your new look, and as the swelling subsides, it will be more natural for your facial features. After the first year of healing, consideration for deprojection can be made. Patience is important with any rhinoplasty procedure. It will take a while for the swelling to completely resolve.John Standefer MD
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June 1, 2016
Answer: Post rhinoplasty concerns. The dramatic difference that is seen after a rhinoplasty can sometimes "shock" the patient's perceived body image. You were used to the hump on your nose that caused an apparent down turn in the nose and now have a straight dorsum with more nasal projection. The swelling will subside with time and look less projected. As you become more familiar with your new look, and as the swelling subsides, it will be more natural for your facial features. After the first year of healing, consideration for deprojection can be made. Patience is important with any rhinoplasty procedure. It will take a while for the swelling to completely resolve.John Standefer MD
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June 1, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks since rhinoplasty What you are going through is not uncommon-- patients who have nasal surgeries some times go through the process of disliking the new nose and feeling depressed during the postoperative period. This may be partly due to the fact that your new nose is different looking compared to the old one. When looking at your before and after pictures(although limited number and views), your new nose is indeed very different but it seems to balance your face much better. In addition, it has only been 2 weeks; there is still a lot of swelling especially in the tip. Hang in there- things will get better! Be sure to follow up with your surgeon and discuss any concerns with him/her.
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June 1, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks since rhinoplasty What you are going through is not uncommon-- patients who have nasal surgeries some times go through the process of disliking the new nose and feeling depressed during the postoperative period. This may be partly due to the fact that your new nose is different looking compared to the old one. When looking at your before and after pictures(although limited number and views), your new nose is indeed very different but it seems to balance your face much better. In addition, it has only been 2 weeks; there is still a lot of swelling especially in the tip. Hang in there- things will get better! Be sure to follow up with your surgeon and discuss any concerns with him/her.
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