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I've Had a Closed Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago, It is Puffy & Numb. Will it Change Much?

asked 7 months ago by Chantal L.
Latest answer by Robert Kotler, MD
Question viewed 406 times
Tags: female, 3 months post-op, final result, swelling

I've had a closed rhinoplasty 3 months ago. The tip was reshaped and a dorsal hump was removed. I am not satisfied with the size and width of my nose. My doctor says this is only 60% of the result due to swelling. Also, I dont smell or breath as good as I did before the operation. I want to know how swollen is it by now, how much will it still change? And when can I have a revision rhinoplasty if I am considering one. Thank you in advance.

7 answers to I've Had a Closed Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago, It is Puffy & Numb. Will it Change Much?

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Not Satisfied with Rhinoplasty Results at 3 Months

Residual temporary swelling is present in some patients 3 months after rhinoplasty, especially in those with thicker skin. Be patient and share your concerns with your surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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It is three months after rhinoplasty. It still may be normal for the tip of the nose to be puffy and feel numb.

There is no question that at three months, for some people, the work of Nature is not finally done. Give it some time. If the tip is still numb, then, that is a tip off that Nature has not finished the job. You are an attractive lady now, and I predict it will continue to get better and refine itself with time. Regarding the issue of smelling or breathing, if it is not as good as it was before surgery, that calls for reevaluation by your surgeon. A good... more
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Puffy nose

You have a great result so far and are only just seeing the beginning. Your nose is going to look different in another 3 months and then again in a year. Enjoy the journey and don't stress about revision.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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I've Had a Closed Rhinoplasty 3 Months Ago, It is Puffy & Numb. Will it Change Much?

At 3 months post Rhinoplasty, your nose is not fully healed. Give it a couple more months and then if it still isn't what you wanted talk with the Rhinoplasty surgeon that did your Rhinoplasty about a revision. Revision Rhinoplasty can be done at 6 months following the previous one as a general rule.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Post-rhinoplasty swelling

At 3 months it is very common to have siginifcant swelling. It will take at least a year for the swelling to resolve completely.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Revision rhinoplasty

Any rhinoplasty, closed or open approach, will take a year for the swelling to resolve. This is also dependent on skin type, a thin skinned person will be mostly healed at a year, but a thicker skinned person can see further changes particularly around the tip during the second year after rhinoplasty. You need to be patient and stay in contact with your surgeon. Surgeons who do a lot of revision rhinoplasty will normally not operate until a full year after the previous... more
Douglas J. Kibblewhite, MD

Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty 3 months after

It takes about 3-4 months for all the swelling to completely resolve, but by 3 months, you should be starting to see the final shape. You should wait for almost a year before you have any revision. Regardless, I would continue speaking with your surgeon so he/she can help support you through the healing process. If for some reason you decide to see someone else, I'd recommend you seek consultations with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty. Dr. Catherine... more
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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