I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty to rid my nose of a bump. Now, my tip is turned up. Will this come down?The doctor denies touching the tip but my nose is shorter (less projected) and turned up so all you see are nostrils. Also, the tip is more bulbous than it was pre-op, is this just swelling?
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3 weeks is too soon to tell what your final nasal shape will be. Your tip looks big because it is still swollen. I know it's hard but be patient. It will take a few months before you will see the final result. If you have any concerns, you should definitely talk to your...
It is possible to fracture your nose at anytime and without a thorough examination it is difficult to say if you have caused any true damage to your rhinoplasty. However, at eight weeks post-op the bones should be pretty well healed. I have seen many patients with similar accidents, being bumped...
I've noticed that many prospective patients on the web are particularly worried about the bones and having to "break" them. Fact is, the majority of the work, difficulty, and complications with rhinoplasty tend to be related to the soft-tissue work of the tip and mid-third. The bones...