I had an OPEN rhinoplasty about 2 wks ago. My doctor removed a hump, narrowed the bridge, and raised tip. Now I fear my tip is too high. The cast and taping have all been removed from my nose and I still feel like my tip is too high. Will the tip drop as the swelling goes away? Can this be fixed?
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Hi,
It's possible that the bones swelled out and healed in a wider position. However, it doesn't look like the nasal bones were narrowed adequately.
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Dr.S.
Hello and thank you for your question. I only place an external splint and never place internal splints. It is not painful during the postoperative recovery process at all. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person...
All of the senior surgeons use to them mainly awake. Find one in your area who does them that way. I still do patients this way who don't want to be intubated.