I had my surgery 7 months ago. I developed an uneven area on the bottom third of my nose. It is soft to the touch at certain points of the day, but can also get hard at times. I was told my skin is thin. Would this still be swelling or scar tissue.
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided, I can say that it is too early to make a proper evaluation. The uneven image might be due to the uneven swollen or surgery mistakes. It would be better to wait for 1 year and talk about it with your surgeon. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided, I can say that it is too early to make a proper evaluation. The uneven image might be due to the uneven swollen or surgery mistakes. It would be better to wait for 1 year and talk about it with your surgeon. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!
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February 2, 2023
Answer: What you should know about rhinoplasty recovery Thank you for your question and photos. Though much of the swelling is reduced within four months, your nose will be in a phase of recovery for at least one year following your rhinoplasty procedure. It is generally suggested to wait until this entire recovery process is complete to review the final results and determine if any further intervention is necessary. Being that rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, it requires experience, skill, and even artistry to achieve an optimal outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to review your surgical history, oversee your recovery process, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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February 2, 2023
Answer: What you should know about rhinoplasty recovery Thank you for your question and photos. Though much of the swelling is reduced within four months, your nose will be in a phase of recovery for at least one year following your rhinoplasty procedure. It is generally suggested to wait until this entire recovery process is complete to review the final results and determine if any further intervention is necessary. Being that rhinoplasty is one of the most complex of all plastic surgery procedures, it requires experience, skill, and even artistry to achieve an optimal outcome. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, with expertise in rhinoplasty techniques. They will be able to review your surgical history, oversee your recovery process, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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December 15, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty. Thank you for your pictures. Swelling may take up to 12 months, in some cases even longer. I suggest you contact your surgeon and find out if he recommends taping at night. After that, the best option is to wait until your nose settles completely and you see the final results. Then, you can consider steroid injections.
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December 15, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty. Thank you for your pictures. Swelling may take up to 12 months, in some cases even longer. I suggest you contact your surgeon and find out if he recommends taping at night. After that, the best option is to wait until your nose settles completely and you see the final results. Then, you can consider steroid injections.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Is this swelling or scar tissue 7 months post rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for posting. A rhinoplasty can take up to a year or more for the swelling to go down. Scar tissue is forming as it does with all nose jobs but there is definitely still some swelling as well, so maybe it’s a little bit of both. In any case, if it seems different at times it is probably more swelling then anything else.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Is this swelling or scar tissue 7 months post rhinoplasty? Hello and thank you for posting. A rhinoplasty can take up to a year or more for the swelling to go down. Scar tissue is forming as it does with all nose jobs but there is definitely still some swelling as well, so maybe it’s a little bit of both. In any case, if it seems different at times it is probably more swelling then anything else.
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Changes in Skin Hi there! At 7 months and with thin skin, there can be changes throughout the day. Swelling can take over 12 months to level-out and resolve. If you notice fluctuations, steroid injections can carefully be added. Taping and compressions help also. As long as the area isn't staying firm (indicating scar tissue or a prominent cartilage piece), resolution should occur. Give it some more time and re-evaluate with your surgeon. Hope this helps!
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December 14, 2022
Answer: Changes in Skin Hi there! At 7 months and with thin skin, there can be changes throughout the day. Swelling can take over 12 months to level-out and resolve. If you notice fluctuations, steroid injections can carefully be added. Taping and compressions help also. As long as the area isn't staying firm (indicating scar tissue or a prominent cartilage piece), resolution should occur. Give it some more time and re-evaluate with your surgeon. Hope this helps!
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