Will I look like I was in a bar fight after a nose job?

Patients may have bruising and obvious swelling 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 months to totally subside.  However, this is relatively subtle... more

Yes, and no. Your immediate appearance after rhinoplasty largely depends on the exact rhinoplasty procedure, and your bodies natural healing ability. For patients with deviated or twisted noses, and history of broken noses, then one should expect some black and blue eyes right after surgery. Most bruising and... more

Bruising after a rhinoplasty will last approximately seven days. On occasion, it may last upwards of 10 to 14 days. The swelling can last a little bit longer. The majority of patients are able to get back into their normal social activities at two weeks after surgery.

Patients can help reduce swelling and bruising by following instructions, particularly those which advise patients to refrain from strenous activities the first several days after surgery. Walking is great, but don't run back to the gym just because you feel OK. You see, the more active you are the higher your... more

Hi Will, Here's what you can expect after your rhinoplasty: You will have a splint on your nose for a week or two. You can expect bruising between your eyes and nose, usually up to 2 weeks. The bruising does tend to be worse in men, and also with your history of previously broken noses. Swelling will be... more

No, it should not look like that. Some bruising is expected. You can minimize your chances of bruising by taking Arnica pills (a homeopathic remedy) before and after your surgery. Do not take any Aspirin, Motrin, Excedrin, Aleve or similar products for 2 weeks before surgery. Do not take any supplements like... more

If you are having  an extensive rhinoplasty with both inside work and outside work, you will have bruising, especially if the nasal bones have to be fractured and repositioned.  For work on the tip or internal work only on the septum, you shouldn't have significant bruising .  The bruising... more

Recovery from a rhinoplasty follows a normal progression over the first several weeks and months after surgery.  The two biggest questions that patients frequently have about rhinoplasty recovery concern the degree of swelling and the amount of bruising. SWELLING The nose undergoes significant changes in... more

Hi Will, You do not necessarily have to look like you lost an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight after having rhinoplasty. Every surgeon is different, and as you can tell from the variety of answers to your question here on RealSelf, some create more bruising and swelling than others. I have found that when... more

Depending won what exactly is required to correct the deformities, you may count on black eyes and some degree of swelling.  The swelling is mostly limited to the nose, but some swelling of the cheeks is common.  The black eyes tend to linger longer in the lower lids. sek