Hi, I had a closed rhinoplasty preformed 11 months ago. I have a couple issues about by nose but my main concern is how it looks from the front. My bridge is straight but there is no definition. It looks like my cheeks come up onto my nose. Will this go away with time? Or can a revision, or any other proceedure, be performed to reduce the look of this?
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Undefined bridge 11 months after rhinoplasty, will this change?
Nasal tip swelling will take at least one full year to resolve, sometimes longer depending on your particular surgery and your nasal anatomy. The nasal tip will, very commonly, feel more rigid and tight; as swelling decreases, this typically improves significantly. However, the tip will likely...
Nasal fractures are quite common. Many fractures go undiagnosed. A true nasal fracture can be either displaced or nondisplaced. A displaced fracture means that the fracture is not in its normal alignment. A displaced fracture will generally cause a nose to look different than prior to the...
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Since the skin is still immobile over the indentation, this may get better on its own. It would be unusual for your nasal skin to remain bound down to your nasal skeleton indefinitely. You should certainly discuss your concern with your surgeon....