i had revision rhinoplasty a month and 10 days ago.However i fell and hit my nose rather hard, it bled, and it swelled up a lot 10 days post op.my surgeon said there is no major damage done to my nose, no dislocated bones( i had grafts to my tip for lenghtening and narrowing of the tip cartilages and bridge) my nose is still very swollen 1 month after the hit and it hasn't gone down to its small previous shape.there are no other concerns. will my nose return to its shape before i hit it?
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December 7, 2013
Answer: Hit my nose after rhinoplasty - very worried?
The tip can be strengthened through multiple maneuvers and the aesthetic improved as well.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds
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This is difficult to answer without an exam, because there appears to be both a skin component and a cartilage component involved here.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
I would recommend that you not try to analyze the problems with your nose and methods for correction. I can say that there are multiple techniques to address your concerns.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds
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