I had done a rhinoplasty with a board certified surgeon. my main goal is to get my nose smaller in shape overall. however, the surgeon defined my tip which i don't like. and my nostrils are shown and my columella is hanging and they were e never a problem before( i want to reverse that like the way it was before) . i know its impossible to get my nose back 100% but at least 70% if it could. basically what is the maximum can be done to have my nose similar to before?
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If you have had nasal surgery within the past 6-12 months it would be common for you to experience periods of intermittent tip edema: lymphatics and scar tissue in the nasal tip can take as long as a year to stabilize.
Removal of the external nasal splint is generally not painful at all. Some patients are more sensitive than others, but still it is unusual to more than slight discomfort. Tape is applied to the skin using an adhesive since it is not safe to apply the splint directly to the skin. I use a small...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
You should follow up with your doctor as you may be observing a runny nose which can be a consequence of rhinitis, septal perforation, or even a CSF leak.