11 months post rhinoplasty, What kind of exercises or massages can I do to help skin shrinkage on a my thick skinned nose?

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Basically the question speaks for itself, are there any massage techniques or anything I can do to make my squishy, excess skin nose try to shrink wrap over my new nasal framework?

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,Unfortunately there is nothing you can do but wait. It takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the profile is thinner than the skin over the tip. It might take even longer due to your thick skin. Just be patient, and eventually it will form over your new nose. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I do not think massage will help with the swelling on a long term basis. I think that time will be the greatest factor to see the swelling go down.

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