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Rhinoplasty


What it is: A plastic surgery procedure to improve the appearance, proportions and structural functionality of the nose.  Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, can enhance facial symmetry and harmony to improve the patient's self-confidence.  Breathing can also be improved as a result.


What it addresses: Specific aspects of the nose, such as:

- Nose size
- Nose width
- Asymmetry
- Nostrils


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Question

Will my Rhinoplasty swelling go down?

I had rhinoplasty just under two weeks ago and have had my splint off three days ago. While I am happy with the overall shape of my nose I have two things that are worrying me - the tip of my nose is asymmetric and crooked and appears to be a 'golf club type shape' (this is the best way I can describe it) or almost as if there is a small pea to one side of the tip. My nurse says that this is due to swelling and that the incision point inside my nostril (the same side as the 'pea') is swollen. I can see a small red lump inside this nostril at the incision point. I am sure it is swelling but I am extremely panicked as this wasn't there before. Also, while the majority of the lump that was on the tip has been removed I still have a tiny lump left. My nurse tells me that this is due to my bone being swollen. Like I say, I had the splint off three days ago. Also Im being told that I shouldnt see my surgeon for six weeks and am asking these questions to my nurse.

Editor's Note: See Rhinoplasty - when will the swelling go down? as this question relates.


Asked by: stephen79
Los Angeles

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