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Rhinoplasty, Osteotomies: Follow-up
Updated: Oct 7, 2008
Outcome and Prognosis
The patient can expect a fair amount of bruising and swelling in the immediate postoperative period. Until they have resolved, these symptoms may mask the final result of the osteotomies.
Once the swelling and bruising have resolved, the patient is able to discern a narrower nasal base that complements the new contours of his or her nose. Unless osteotomies are unset or rebroken from physical force, natural healing of the bones occurs.
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rhinoplasty, osteotomies, osteotomy, fractures, infracture, outfracture, breaks, bony cuts, bone excision, cutting bone, nasal surgery, nose surgery, nasal bone, nasal fracture, nose job, nasal break
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