6 months post rhinoplasty, I had my tip narrowed, hump removed, and majority of swelling has gone down but my tip and the sides of my tip are still stiff and feel inflated i had a steroid shot inject and it created a bit of a depression on my one side but its not too noticeable thank goodness but will this tip hardness and sides hardness go down? Will the skin around my tip shrink soon? (i am thick skinned, and middle eastern decent.
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The procedure you describe, involving moving your nasal bones, is essentially something that occurs during every rhinoplasty. Assuming that after the reposition of your nasal bones the surgeon placed a splint on your nose, it will be removed between 7-10 days following...
Hello 6am6oom,The answer is a little more involved than a standard yes or no answer because nostrils size and shape can be changed with either open or closed approaches. This is because nostrils are changed by making incisions at the base of the nose (alar base modification).Michael M. Kim, MD
Yes, closed rhinoplasty can remove a dorsal hump and allow for tip work, however, it is best to be evaluated by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. At the time of consultation, you can clarify your goals and review imaging together to help ensure similar expectations of you
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