I had a rhinoplasty two weeks ago. After 7 days post op, when i saw the nose for the first time, i noticed a dent on the right side near the tip of my nose. During this past 7 days the dent has become more visible. In addition, in the columella or septum (the area between the nostrils because of the stitches i have a small visible bump. Does this also go away on its own? THANK YOU! If not, when can i use fillers?
April 12, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks post op, some advices: Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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April 12, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks post op, some advices: Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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August 24, 2020
Answer: Nasal tip swelling gives the appearance of dents Thank you for your questions. You are very early in your healing period and I can see in the photos you sent that there is still significant swelling of the nasal tip and columella areas. As your tip swelling goes down the transition off the tip cartilages to the side of the nose should become more gentle and not appear so much as a dent. You are also noticing some swelling of the upper half of your columella above the incision line. This is also normal and will settle in the coming weeks to months. It takes time for the small lymphatic vessels to grow across the wound and re-establish normal drainage. Be patient and discuss both these concerns with your surgeon at your next follow-up review.
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August 24, 2020
Answer: Nasal tip swelling gives the appearance of dents Thank you for your questions. You are very early in your healing period and I can see in the photos you sent that there is still significant swelling of the nasal tip and columella areas. As your tip swelling goes down the transition off the tip cartilages to the side of the nose should become more gentle and not appear so much as a dent. You are also noticing some swelling of the upper half of your columella above the incision line. This is also normal and will settle in the coming weeks to months. It takes time for the small lymphatic vessels to grow across the wound and re-establish normal drainage. Be patient and discuss both these concerns with your surgeon at your next follow-up review.
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