2 months after Rhinoplasty wide bridge and big tip. Any suggestions? (photos)

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Hello I am exactly 2 months post op. For some reason I feel like my nose is getting wider and wider everyday, including the bridge and the tip. I know that it hasn't fully healed yet because I still feel pain when putting foundation on. The bone itself was very straight at first and now when I touch it I can feel little bumps etc even though it's not visible. I don't know whether I'm unhappy with the results because it swolled up again or it's just gonna stay like that. Thanks for the answers.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 2 months after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jerold Olson, MD · Answer

Most
patients are understandably excited about seeing the results of cosmetic
surgery as soon as possible. Unfortunately, rhinoplasty patients generally have
to wait longer than most others because it can take several months to a year
before the final results emerge. It isn't unusual to have the type of swelling
shown in your photos 2 months after the procedure. The healing process is
continuing (which is why it's still tender to the touch), and it isn't really
possible to fully assess your results at this point. Of course, if you have
concerns you should contact your plastic surgeon so you can discuss those with
him or her.Best of luck for the
remainder of your recovery.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question and photo. At 2 months post-op, there is a large amount of swelling still present; this can create the appearance of asymmetry and irregularities. In general, 70% of the swelling subsides after 3-4 months, and it may take 18-24 months to see the final results of surgery. Swelling after surgery can be due to the following: Whether the procedure was a revisionWhether the procedure was open or closed Whether tip work was performed Thickness of the patients’ skin I would recommend following up with your surgeon, as he or she is familiar with the nature of your surgery and can advise you during the healing process. I hope this information helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Rajan Uppal, MBBS, FRCS · Answer

You need to see your surgeon and discuss your concerns. You do have a lot of swelling. Most surgeons ask you to wait 12 months to allow selling to reduce. But if you have significant problems that are affecting your life then you can ask for steroid injections or more surgery revision.

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