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12 days post op, supra tip swelling worse since cast removal- San Diego, CA

UPDATED FROM xoxo_ally
12 days post

Supratip swelling after cast removal

xoxo_allyJune 19, 2013
WORTH IT$6,000
This will be a quick post, i am 12 days post op, got my cast off Friday and have been starting to notice some supratip swelling that is visible in my profile pictures. It was not there when my cast was first removed. I have been reading that some people tape nightly but my PS did not say anything about it. I am wondering if I should be concerned or will this resolve on its own? I know it is very early in my recovery but don't want to kick myself later for something that could have been prevented. Any advice is welcome :) also I have had some gnarly rhinitis today and yesterday, not sure if its a cold or related to the rhinoplasty?

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H. Michael Roark, MD (retired)

H. Michael Roark, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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katerina25
June 19, 2013
It does look more swollen than your cast removal. I'm really surprised you're NOT taping your nose, I did probably for almost the first 3 weeks and it def helped with the swelling, I feel like most if not all dr. recommend that. I'd call your doctor and ask. The good thing is its SO early on, its too early to get worried. Your nose and face are in shock, our bodies natural reaction to post injury is to swell up, so your nose is still in the trauma phase and its hard to tell. I would focus not stressing and reminding yourself you are SO early on in recovery, eat LOTS of pineapple and ask your dr. about taping your nose! :)
xoxo_ally
June 20, 2013
Thanks for your comment! I know it is so early in my recovery but i feel like I don't want to ignore something if it might escalate or is abnormal. I was taking bromelain for a little over a week after surgery and the day before, I didn't know if it would still help so I took it again today, we will see. How far post op are you?
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katerina25
June 20, 2013
I know what you mean about ignoring something that you feel might be wrong -- the shittiest part is that we can't do anything about it until 1 year , so all we have is stress out over it and talk with our Dr. I'm 4 months post op, and honestly I'm having a few issues with my nose :( the tip seems to be going a little to the right but the biggest thing is my tip which seems to have irregularities in it/sharp edge which is also making my profile seems slopy... So unfortunately I'm just waiting at this point and wondering if it will go away
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Lovinit2323
June 19, 2013
Actually read the doctors answers on real self about taping it seems 50/50 it it makes you feel better mine is doing the exact same thing swelling in tip after cast and I taped to bromelain the works! Time seems to be the only thing on our side I'm 3 weeks 2 days no change so try not to analyze it it will drive you crazy;)
xoxo_ally
June 20, 2013
Thanks! Sometimes this site makes me more neurotic but other times it helps to know others are going through the same things :) I have also seen mixed reviews on taping. I called my ps office and spoke with his nurse, she said my ps never recommends taping. I have an appt next week, so we will see what he says about it then. It really is minor swelling but I didn't get any tip work done, just shaving off the bridge so I'm guessing that's what's causing it. How did your surgery go??
UPDATED FROM xoxo_ally
8 days post

Cast off, sutures gone!!

xoxo_allyJune 14, 2013
It's been a few days since I last posted but nothing was new to report, just lew bruising under the eyes each day. Today the cast was removed and I finally got to see what was under there and the results were way better than I could have imagined or expected. Seriously I am very impressed!! The sutures on the columella hurt when they were coming out bc I still have a fair amount of swelling there. The skin in my nose is a little gross, a few more clogged pores than I would like. Bought some witch hazel and hope that helps.

Any have any suggestions for skin care to take care of this problem since I still have to be very gentle when touching my nose? Also I have some tried snot on the anterior part of the inside of my nostrils, trying not to been to aggressive getting it all out bc it's around my dissolvable sutures. I feel like my nose is so naked now and so scared and overprotective of it bc I don't want it to collapse or fall sideways, eek! Next appointment is in a couple weeks :)

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kelly14
June 14, 2013
hold a q tip with hydrogen peroxide on the dried blood and snot ... lovely i know but it loosens it up!!
xoxo_ally
June 15, 2013
Thanks will try hydrogen peroxide, was afraid it would dissolve the sutures or be too harsh but these dried blood pieces have got to go!
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nataliafacheux
June 15, 2013
Wow we had our surgery on the same day! :D love your process, your nose looks cute already :)
xoxo_ally
June 15, 2013
Thanks!! I am sure it will evolve as time goes on so I am trying my hardest not to be critical but I feel like if it just stays like this I would be happy :) I took a peek at your profile, you pictures look great and that's awesome you can see what your nose will look like bc your cast isn't too bulky. I'm excited to see your official after pics when it's off!! Who hoo
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nataliafacheux
June 15, 2013
Thanks! Yeah, i can already see the shape of the bridge and that's cool haha, hope my final results are as good as yours!
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takingchances'13
June 15, 2013
your nose looks great!! congrats!
Tiger123
June 16, 2013
What's the witch hazel for? I noticed my eyes got itchy and red a couple days before the cast came off and I wonder if that was from not being able to wash my face. Yuck! It still hurts to wash my face normally, nose is still so sensitive. :)
xoxo_ally
June 20, 2013
Sorry for the late reply, witch hazel is an astringent, good for tightening pores after cleansing. I've noticed a big improvement using the glycolic acid and witch hazel, since I can't use mechanical exfoliation, I the chemical exfoliation is working great :)
UPDATED FROM xoxo_ally
3 days post

3 days after :) getting better!!

xoxo_allyJune 9, 2013
First I wanna say typing on an iPad is very annoying so sorry for my many typos along the way. I think I am finally getting the hang of it too.
Pain is much better today and i am now just taking 400 mg ibuprofen every 8 hours. Last night was okay with the ambien. I did not like the narcotics, made my stomach hurt and felt very bloated with the senna laxatives and stool softeners. Not much more to update. Showered yesterday with they help of the bf, he really is so amazing and this is love if he can wait on me and see me looking so terrible lol. Packing comes out tomorrow, does this hurt or can I do alright with the ibuprofen? I really want to be done with those percocets!!

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