I had an open rhinoplasty almost a month ago and can still feel an indentaton where the external splint was (for the first 10 days), it's at the top of my nose near my eyes, will this likely go away?
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April 13, 2012
Answer: Indentations common after rhinoplasty from splints...
The surgeon or the office staff should demonstrate how the cast should be taped. You want the cast placed firmly without pressure. Also ask your surgeon about the "gel" in your nostrils; the answer to your question depends on what was placed in your nose.
Hi,
There can be be many reasons why your nostrils are uneven. Some of the causes can be deviated caudal septum, asymmetric tip cartilages or just uneven nostrils from birth. So it's difficult to say without seeing a picture first. Nostril asymmetries can be very difficult to correct as well...
Your 15-day post-rhinoplasty appearance looks pretty good!
According to the photos, I think your Plastic Surgeon has done a nice job.
Don't worry about the columella appearance yet. There will be an edema (swelling) reduction during next 6 months, so there is too soon to evaluate the...
