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A Guide to Rhinoplasty Swelling Stages: Week by Week & Month by Month

Whether you're seeking surgery to enhance the appearance of the nasal tip or bridge or to improve breathing by correcting a deviated septum, rhinoplasty can boost quality of life by increasing confidence and helping functionality. In each case, the swelling after rhinoplasty resolves in stages before you'll see the final results. Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos Timeline …

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Septoplasty vs. Rhinoplasty: Which Can Achieve Your Goals?

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty may seem like similar procedures as they both involve improving the nose. However, you achieve different goals with septoplasty vs. rhinoplasty: A septoplasty improves functional issues by fixing a deviated or crooked septum or other structural irregularities. The primary purpose of rhinoplasty is to make the nose more aesthetically pleasing, although the …

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