Swelling after Rhinoplasty

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD answers: After rhinoplasty how long should the swelling last?

I had a Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my nose is still very swollen. Is this normal?


Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
2 months ago

 Most patients may have bruising and obvious welling for 1-3 weeks. After this, although swelling exists, it usually subsides enough so that the nose does not look as though it has been injured.  Residual swelling may take as long as 6 month to totally subside.  However, this is relatively subtle and usually of no great aesthetic concern.  Bruising is more likely when the bones of the nose are repositioned to narrow its width.

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