Hi, I had rhinoplasty surgery 3 months ago. Even though my doctor says that I have thick and oily skin, and therefore my nose is gonna keep getting smaller, I just can't believe that it's gonna be like I imagined. You can see my before picture, my biggest concern was my nose tip before the surgery. I know that it is not as low as before (forgive my English at this point please) but it is still big for me. Do you think that it will get smaller within more time, give me our honest opinions pls
March 12, 2021
Answer: Give your nose enough time to heal before thinking about a revision Thank you for your question and photos, and I appreciate your concern. However, it is much too early to be questioning the results of your rhinoplasty, since you likely still have a significant amount of swelling at this point in your recovery. That is particularly true for the nasal tip and thicker skin. I recommend waiting a full 12 months after your procedure to decide whether you are happy with your results. If you are still dissatisfied at that point, you can schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to see if revision rhinoplasty is right for you. As I am already seeing some improvement in your nasal tip and your profile, I would be surprised if that was actually the case.
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March 12, 2021
Answer: Give your nose enough time to heal before thinking about a revision Thank you for your question and photos, and I appreciate your concern. However, it is much too early to be questioning the results of your rhinoplasty, since you likely still have a significant amount of swelling at this point in your recovery. That is particularly true for the nasal tip and thicker skin. I recommend waiting a full 12 months after your procedure to decide whether you are happy with your results. If you are still dissatisfied at that point, you can schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to see if revision rhinoplasty is right for you. As I am already seeing some improvement in your nasal tip and your profile, I would be surprised if that was actually the case.
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Nose still swollen after rhinoplasty The result from the pictures is very nice. Nasal swelling can last up to 18 months after open rhinoplasty with tip cartilage reduction. It appears from the photos you are on a normal postoperative course and will probably see further reduction of swelling over the next 6 months.It can also take time to see a post-operative difference with thick skin overlying the deeper nasal components of cartilage and bone. Any immediate concerns would be best served by revisiting your plastic surgeon for evaluation.
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Nose still swollen after rhinoplasty The result from the pictures is very nice. Nasal swelling can last up to 18 months after open rhinoplasty with tip cartilage reduction. It appears from the photos you are on a normal postoperative course and will probably see further reduction of swelling over the next 6 months.It can also take time to see a post-operative difference with thick skin overlying the deeper nasal components of cartilage and bone. Any immediate concerns would be best served by revisiting your plastic surgeon for evaluation.
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October 9, 2024
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Actually, it takes a whole year to see the results of a rhinoplasty. Usually, there is a significant amount of edema that needs to go down. Furthermore, the skin must contract to fit the dimensions of the newly created underlying structure. I advise my patients that it will take at least nine to twelve months to notice the complete impact at the tip of the nose. It can take 18 to 24 months for those with thicker skin and delicate tissues. Hope this helps. Best, Dr Sajjadian
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October 9, 2024
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Actually, it takes a whole year to see the results of a rhinoplasty. Usually, there is a significant amount of edema that needs to go down. Furthermore, the skin must contract to fit the dimensions of the newly created underlying structure. I advise my patients that it will take at least nine to twelve months to notice the complete impact at the tip of the nose. It can take 18 to 24 months for those with thicker skin and delicate tissues. Hope this helps. Best, Dr Sajjadian
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