Hello! I’m a little over 1 year post rhinoplasty. My nose shape has changed and I’m wondering if it is swelling or if this is how my nose is going to look like now? It doesn’t look like how it use to after the few months following cast removal and it has been fluctuating for the past year. I also have this bump on the tip of my nose I’m wondering if it will go away or if it needs to be surgically reduced? They lifted my tip because I had a flat nose, he didn’t use cartilage from my ear or rib.
Answer: Postoperative nose swelling Although we all say that it takes one year for result of rhinoplasty to mature it may take much longer than that. In some patients postoperative swelling and scarring may take longer, in particular tip area, up to 2,5 years. Taping overnight may help even this late after surgery to control discrete swelling as well as gentle nose massage. Good luck.
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Answer: Postoperative nose swelling Although we all say that it takes one year for result of rhinoplasty to mature it may take much longer than that. In some patients postoperative swelling and scarring may take longer, in particular tip area, up to 2,5 years. Taping overnight may help even this late after surgery to control discrete swelling as well as gentle nose massage. Good luck.
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Answer: Longterm results after rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. It really depends on the types of techniques that your surgeon used during your surgery. Many types of results tend to get better with time but depending on the technique, some surgeons results get worse with time. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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Answer: Longterm results after rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. It really depends on the types of techniques that your surgeon used during your surgery. Many types of results tend to get better with time but depending on the technique, some surgeons results get worse with time. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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March 30, 2024
Answer: Most of the time, somebody's results are close to permanent one year after surgery. Your two side-by-side photos are difficult to evaluate insofar as the change. The bump that you mention is not clearly visible in your latest photo. Please consider asking your question with better photos to demonstrate your concerns. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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March 30, 2024
Answer: Most of the time, somebody's results are close to permanent one year after surgery. Your two side-by-side photos are difficult to evaluate insofar as the change. The bump that you mention is not clearly visible in your latest photo. Please consider asking your question with better photos to demonstrate your concerns. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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March 29, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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March 29, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.
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April 1, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty outcome At one year, your results are final and are not going to change based on waiting further.
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April 1, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty outcome At one year, your results are final and are not going to change based on waiting further.
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