Rhino a month ago. Swelling has subsided well, my new nose is fine. But I feel my whole face has changed- I don't recognise my eyes, my smile etc. I'm not talking about finding it hard to smile (it's not). I mean I see a totally different, less attractive face in the mirror. My nose was long & pointy with visible grooves from cartilage. Now it's shorter, a bit rounder& more regular/smooth. Is it common to feel this way? I think the whole character of my face has changed & I don't like it.
January 31, 2016
Answer: Don't Recognize Myself 1 Month after Rhinoplasty One month after surgery you are still early in the healing process. Depending on the goals of the operation and what was done during the procedure some patients may have prolonged swelling which could be a reason for your concern. Be patient and discuss this with your surgeon.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Don't Recognize Myself 1 Month after Rhinoplasty One month after surgery you are still early in the healing process. Depending on the goals of the operation and what was done during the procedure some patients may have prolonged swelling which could be a reason for your concern. Be patient and discuss this with your surgeon.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Concerns Dear Nazirdebruja, During consultation I perform digital imaging on my patients allowing them to see the proposed changes and how these look with their facial aesthetics so there are no surprises. It is important to keep the patients ethnicity and facial anatomy into consideration during surgery so that the final outcome is a natural looking nose that enhances the patients other features and balances their facial aesthetics. Keep in mind that you are early in the post operative phase and you should settle into the changes shortly. If you have any concerns speak with your surgeon so he/she can give you some peace of mind throughout the recovery process. Typically the day of the splint removal is a very exciting time for both the patient and the surgeon alike. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty Concerns Dear Nazirdebruja, During consultation I perform digital imaging on my patients allowing them to see the proposed changes and how these look with their facial aesthetics so there are no surprises. It is important to keep the patients ethnicity and facial anatomy into consideration during surgery so that the final outcome is a natural looking nose that enhances the patients other features and balances their facial aesthetics. Keep in mind that you are early in the post operative phase and you should settle into the changes shortly. If you have any concerns speak with your surgeon so he/she can give you some peace of mind throughout the recovery process. Typically the day of the splint removal is a very exciting time for both the patient and the surgeon alike. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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