After 5 Months of Rhinoplasty Swelling What Are The Ways to Reduce It?

asked 1 year ago by ashleymascih in india
Latest answer by Paul S. Nassif, MD
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Tags: 5 months post-op, options, reduce, swelling

hello its been five months of my rhinoplasty my nose looks the same accept a very little correction which i cannot see it properly beause of swelling,can some swelling will reamin after one year als9o or it goes down in all the cases anf if this will not go then what are the options i have to reduce swelling like injections and creams please mention their names thanks fr your views...

7 answers to After 5 Months of Rhinoplasty Swelling What Are The Ways to Reduce It?

Swelling 5 Months after Rhinoplasty

Your temporary post-op swelling will continue to decrease for at least a year after rhinoplasty, especially in a patient with thick skin, which is common in Indian people. There is nothing that can be done for the swelling - patience is necessary.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Not all swelling goes away evenly after Rhinoplasty

After more than 20 years performing Rhinoplasty, I tell all my patients that the swelling does not go done evenly after a Rhinoplasty. The swelling can be reduced with ice therapy in the early post Rhinoplasty pahse (first month) after which specific and correctly applied nasal massage (manual lymphatic drainage) performed daily can and does decrease nasal swelling. The real reason to reduce nasal swelling after Rhinoplasty is not to see the final result sooner...although... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Reducing Swelling After Rhinoplasty

Hello, With swelling following rhinoplasty, it is important to be patient. The final result of your rhinoplasty may not be evident until 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder of the swelling goes down over time. You may have a steroid injected into the nose to help reduce swelling. There are a few risks associated with steroid injections to the nose, such as indentation and white spots. These risks are rare, but... more

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty swelling

After 5 months there is little to do to improve swelling other than time. There is not a cream or injection that is likely to help. An injectin of dilute steriod can be attempted, but I would not expect much. Time can have dramatic results though and patients is always a benefit after rhinoplasty. Give yourself a year. Don't inspect the nose all the time. It will drive you crazy. Take a photo of yourself, forget about it and then take another in 3... more

Edward Buckingham, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swelling at 5 months

It is not unusual to have swelling still at 5 months, especially with thicker skin - see your surgeon and inquire about steroid injections into the tip.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best Way to Reduce Swelling of Nose 5 Months After Rhinoplasty

Hi Ashley, Best to wait until about a year after your rhinoplasty before doing anything about your nose. Discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Have your nose checked to be sure that there is no infection. Good luck and be well. Namaste, Dr. P