I am two weeks post revision rhinplasty and the surgeon placed two grafts either side of my nose (just above nostrils) to stop nose looking pinched. One was a catilage graft from septum and the other soft tissue.
I can now after two weeks see both grafts quite visibly and I was wondering whether in time they will go down to the point where I will hardly notice them? Will they get softer as at the moment they are quite hard? Is this just swelling? Or will they always show? Thank you for your help.
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January 31, 2015
Answer: Visible and palpable cartilage grafts after revision rhinoplasty (nose job)
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That depends on what was done. If you had a lot of cartilage removed and the supporting structures of your nose, then you could develop nasal valve collapse. The nasal valve is the support mechanism for the lower 2/3 of your nose and allows you to breath normally. In addition, as you age,...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Yes, swelling after revision rhinoplasty will gradually improve over time, but it can take up to 12 months or longer to fully resolve. The amount of swelling and how long it lasts depends on several factors, including: Surgical technique: The technique used to perform the surgery can impact how...
