Yes you'll have some bruising and swelling

Samson Lee, MD answers: Will I look like I was in a bar fight after a nose job?

...and I lost! I mean, black eyes and bruises that last for weeks. I really need to fix my crooked nose (broken a few times--not in fights!). thanks Doctors!

Samson Lee, MD
7 months ago

Inevitably you will have quite a bit of swelling and bruising after rhinoplasty surgery. Every patient bruises and swells to a different degree. Having an asymmetric nose requires the nasal bones to be manipulated to give you better symmetry and this will cause more bruising. Bruising will go away faster then the swelling. Minor swelling can last up to a year after rhinoplasty, but I tell most patients 90% should be gone in 6-8 weeks. Arnica may help reduce some of your post-operative recovery time.

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A: Bruising after a rhinoplasty will last approximately seven days.

William Portuese, MD
6 months ago

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.

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