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Is it normal to be swollen 8 months after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

Modest505531Sep 5, 2023
Hi, I had rhinoplasty about 7.5 months ago. I had no complications and have been healing well. However, my only concern is that I have uneven swelling which causes my nostrils to look extremely uneven. The issue is I have a huge bump from edema in my nose and it hurts. Can you please advise me if that’s normal for 7.5 months? Should I be concerned?

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