It is best to wait before revision Rhinoplasty

Farzad R Nahai, MD answers: Do I need a revision Rhinoplasty?

I had a closed Rhinoplasty nearly 4 months ago. I have noticed that the swelling has gone from the bridge, but the tip doesnt seem to have gone down as much. I feel that the tip of my nose from the side now looks too big for the top part which has gone down, making my nose look unbalanced. By four months, I feel most of the swelling should have gone in the bridge and tip. Should i think about a revision?


Farzad R Nahai, MD
6 months ago
By Farzad R Nahai, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Tip swelling is often the last area to resolve, especially if you had a wide or bulky tip to begin with. It can take up to 12 months for all residual swelling to go away in the tip. A rough rule of thumb is that if your tip still feels on the firm side, there is still swelling there. If it is still firm, gentle finger massage or the back side of an electric toothbrush can help. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will not consider a revision until 12 months from the original procedure.

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