A year ago I got an asian rhinoplasty done using DCF for the bridge and rib cartilage to project and lengthen the tip. For the most part I'm happy with the way it looks. However... I am extremely frustrated with the way it feels, both externally (very hard and stiff to touch) and internally (mild but constant internal pressure, cannot move upper lip as freely, etc). I miss the way my natural nose felt. Is it possible to go back to what it used to be or at least something similar to it?
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You are still early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to ...
Hello, thank you for your question. From your photos, you appear to be an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty procedure. The tip of your nose is rather bulbous and can be easily trimmed down during rhinoplasty for a more aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Let your surgeon know about your co...
Asian nose tend to have bulky tip of the nose. The skin is thicker at the tip of the nose. Also the cartilage is very weak. The tip needs to debulked by removing some fat and refining the cartilage. But you will also need a tip graft using your own cartilage which will give you more projection...