I had a closed rhinoplasty with osteotomies about two weeks ago. Immediately after removing the bandage I noticed a bump on the side where my hump used to be. The doctor advised this was most likely swelling but it has not disapated whatsoever since. It is also slightly painful to touch. Is this bone? My other side is also still very swollen, which I think (hope) is causing it to look a bit asymmetrical.
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Dear esmeraldaor,
I see the demarcation line in the third photo that you are talking about. I am assuming you had an open rhinoplasty with an incision underneath the columella. This most likely represents mild venous congestion. I do not recall ever having a patient develop this to the...
An ultrasonic rhinoplasty uses an instrument called a piezotome to sculpt the nasal bones. This device uses ultrasonic energy to very precisely and gently reshape the bone. The ultrasonic energy is very specifically directed to the bone so that soft tissues are unaffected. This means that there ...
Thank you for your question. It may take four to six months before you see the ultimate results from a rhinoplasty. 10 days is early in the healing process. It is important to follow your physician's instructions and ask what options are available if the tip does not lower. Post operative ...