Dr. Mitchell B Austin, MD

Changes to the outside of your nose due to cosmetic surgery will occur. What results you have that please or displease you should be discussed with your surgeon at any time. Swelling may takes months to balance out your results.

Ask these things: Do I mouth breathe a lot? Is one side always blocked? Do I snore? Changes in senses of smell? These are the few top questions.

There are open procedures that give physicians better access to complex problems. A closed procedure, where the incisions are only inside the nose, is good for most patients.

7-10 days of pain medicine, resting at a thirty degree angle, no lifting , no chores, work, school, then things improve, activity is tolerated.

Do what your doctor tells you

Great question. A standard septoplasty, with out cosmetic tip and or dorsal plastic surgery ( termed septorhinoplasty), usually takes about seven days to begin to show reduction the mild swelling. Most people return to light duty at a weeks time as well, and may begin to return to exercise and lifting by two weeks. By that time, very little swelling is even noticed, and the nose inside is well on its way to give better airflow. Enjoy a quality life!

If I understand correctly, this may be the use of fillers in the addition of deep subcutaneous hyaluronic acid filler usually mixed with hydroxyapatite . The first observation of this technique, rather novel, is a surgeon may sculpt portions of asymmetrical dorsal curves and even add to the slope angle and height of that area. This filler lasts longer than others. Resorption ranges of 1-3 years is average. Reinjection and resculpting is possible of course. And second and third treatments are usually easier.

Sure. And work on sneezing through your mouth will reduce discomfort at anytime until you feel back to yourself.

Rest. No vaping or smoking. No alcohol. Vitamin C. Use ice packs 15 minutes on and 15 off several times a day. Keep brushes covered with concealer or sunblock. Don’t lift anything more than a phone. Keep your head elevated 30 degrees for one week.