Swelling in nose bridge after 4 years (Photo)

Thank you for your query. Some swelling is normal after rhinoplasty and can last for several months. Excessive swelling and “collapse” are not normal once the initial swelling has gone down. You will need to have your surgeon do a full examination and get a CT scan or MRI if needed. If you wis...

When a silicone implant is used during Asian rhinoplasty, the existing nasal framework is simply used as a foundation on which the implant is stacked on top to create augmentation and projection. Typically this will achieve additional projection and definition along the midline tip of the nose,...

Based on your somewhat limited photos, your nasal bones and dorsum (bridge) appear wide but also low and under-projected. The most comprehensive approach to improve the appearance of your wide nose would be to increase the projection of the tip and dorsum while also reshaping the ala and...

Generally the nose will be considered ~90-95% healed at 2 years after surgery, and typically will not undergo major changes in appearance after that point. You may notice some subtle increases in definition, and it is important to follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure there are no other...

During Asian rhinoplasty with rib cartilage and diced cartilage fascia (DCF) it is possible to create definition along your tip and dorsum (bridge) while also adding projection and augmentation to the nose. Using tissue from your own body allows for a permanent result, and when performed by an...

There exist a variety of techniques for augmenting the dorsum during Asian rhinoplasty. Techniques utilizing synthetic grafts and en bloc cartilage techniques will typically have swelling resolve within the first year, while diced cartilage fascia techniques may take up to two years. Without...