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Why is my nose still swollen after 27 days of surgery?

Hello my friend; don’t worry, it is normal. It takes about half a month after rhinoplasty surgery to feel like you have never had surgery. However, postoperative healing is slow and gradual, especially the swelling at the tip of the nose, which may last from several months to a year or longer due to physical factors before the effect is visible. Due to the impact of one's own nutritional conditions on injury recovery, everyone's recovery time is different. Human body (human-like peptides) collagen tripeptide (beautiful) elastin peptide moisturizing layer active peptides, etc. can tighten the structure by strengthening the structure, re-pull the full collagen in the elasticity of the dermis to support the skin cells, and effectively balance the collagen structure in the body ; Prevent the uneven skin surface caused by the accumulation of externally supplemented collagen to re-pull the full collagen in the elasticity of the dermis to prop up the skin cells and fill up the collapsed skin. There will be some swelling and bruising for the first few days after surgery, but remember that your nose will look better quickly. In reality, many people will feel frustrated in the first few days after surgery, which is completely understandable. But after a few days of rest, the depression period will pass smoothly. After about half a month, I basically no longer feel anything, my energy will get better, and my nose will look better.

The principle of rhinoplasty

It is a technique to beautify the appearance of the nose by filling the nose with autologous filling or various suitable foreign fillings to raise the outer nose. Generally, two methods are adopted: columella incision and intranasal incision. The common intranasal incision is hidden and cannot be seen, and the operation time is relatively short. The nasal dorsal fascia is peeled off to sculpt the nasal bones and nasal cartilage, or the already carved nasal stent can be directly implanted. Generally, materials with less rejection and good compatibility with the human body are used, such as silicone rubber, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc. Easy to carve. There are also more complex surgeries that require surgery on the columella, which will leave a less obvious scar on the columella after surgery.

Suitable for rhinoplasty people

1. Low nose: refers to the entire nose bridge from the root of the nose to the tip of the nose, which is relatively low. Determining the height of the bridge of the nose is mainly based on facial features. A nose bridge that is lower than average is called a low nose.

2. Saddle nose: It is a kind of nasal deformity similar to low nose. The height of the bridge of the nose is lower than the normal value. The bones and cartilage of the bridge of the nose are mostly sunken and the tip of the nose is upward, shaped like a strong saddle.

3. Straight nose: The bridge of the nose is moderately high and straight, but the high point is not located at the tip of the nose and lacks a sense of cone.

4. Drooping nose tip: the highest point of the nose is located on the dorsum of the nose.

5. Low and flat nose: The nose is low and flat, the tip of the nose and the dorsum of the nose are moderately outward, the distance between the eyes is wide and the body of the nose is short and out of proportion.

6. Wavy nose: There are two depressions on the central axis of the dorsum of the nose, which makes the central axis of the nose incomplete and smooth.

7. Nostril transverse nose: The tip of the nose is underdeveloped and looks like an "eight" nostril. The nose is wide and flat, and nasal deformity is secondary to cleft lip surgery.

Three major issues with bone grafting and cartilage:

①Xenogeneic bone and cartilage transplantation, that is, using animal bone and cartilage tissue to transplant into the human nose. Animal bones and cartilage tissues are rich in sources and have been used by people for a long time. However, due to the antigenic nature of allogeneic bone and cartilage, its rejection and late absorption limit its use.

②Allogeneic bone and cartilage tissue transplantation is to use other people’s bone and cartilage tissue as filling materials. Although this method can achieve good results, it is difficult to source, has limited application, and also has problems with rejection and late absorption.

③Autologous bone and cartilage transplantation uses the patient’s own bone and cartilage tissue as filling material. It is easy to carve and shape autologous cartilage, but more difficult to carve and shape autologous bone. The advantage of this method is that it has no rejection reaction and can be permanent. The disadvantages are that bone and cartilage must be removed from the patient, which is quite painful; pre-shaping is not possible, which prolongs the operation time; and slight absorption and deformation may occur after being buried for a long time.

Advantages of rhinoplasty:

1. It is softer than silicone rubber and becomes more natural after surgery.

2. There is no redness of the tip of the nose after surgery.

3. The tissue can grow into the material and is better fixed in the long term.

4. The tip of the nose after surgery is very soft. No one can tell that a rhinoplasty was performed if the patient does not tell it themselves.

5. It is also easy to perform surgery on patients with very thin nasal skin.

Disadvantages of rhinoplasty using expanded materials:

6. It is more expensive than silicone rubber.

7. Sculpture requires rich experience.

8. Due to good curing, the material becomes one with the human body and is more difficult to dismantle than silicone rubber.

Of course, because one-time surgery can be maintained permanently, this problem will only occur when you are not satisfied with the results of the surgery and need another surgery. But doctors who have extensive experience with this material generally have special techniques for removal so there is no need to worry.

Postoperative Precautions

1. There will be facial swelling, nose pain and dull headache 24 hours after the operation. The doctor will use drugs to control it. Lie in bed with your head elevated and rest for the day.

2. The swelling and bruising around the eyes will begin on the first day and reach a peak on the 2nd - 3rd day. You can feel better by applying cold compress. Swelling generally disappears about 20 days after surgery.

3. It is common to have a little bleeding in the first few days after surgery, and you will have symptoms of nasal congestion within a few weeks. According to the doctor's instructions, you should not blow your nose.

4 Return to normal. Doctors recommend that you avoid strenuous exercise for 2-3 weeks after surgery, such as running, swimming and other exercises that can increase blood pressure. Avoid trauma or abrasions to the nose for two months.

5. Take (Humanoid Peptide) (Jinmei) orally every day to supplement the nutrients needed during the recovery period and ensure the rapid and stable development of the bridge of the nose.

6. Be careful about exposure, do not use saunas, etc., and be gentle when washing your face, combing your hair, and putting on makeup. Contact lenses can only be worn 3-4 weeks after surgery.

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