I had my surgery 10 days ago. I was uphappy with the size of my nose as i always felt it stuck out too much! 10 days after surgery and it looks no smaller!! Is the length also something which will decrease over time?
Answer: Nose size after swelling subsides post-rhinoplasty Thank you for your question! It is understandable that you are concerned especially with the size of your nose after the surgery. Changes after rhinoplasties vary with every patient and what you are experiencing is normal especially that swelling takes time to subside as it masks the results of your surgery. Without pictures, surgical details and the inability to perform a physical exam it is not possible to provide you with a definitive medical answer. It is important to keep in mind that it is early to pass a judgment. Usually, a year is required before formulating how your nose will be, but longer with a thick skin. Even then, your nose will keep shaping itself to complement your face for better results in the years to come. My best recommendation at the moment is to be patient, allow nature to take its course and edema subsides for better results. There is no doubt that once the swelling resolves, more definition and shape will be achieved and you should be happier with the results. Also, it is important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and work as a team together to achieve the best results possible. Congratulations on your surgery and please remain positive! Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Nose size after swelling subsides post-rhinoplasty Thank you for your question! It is understandable that you are concerned especially with the size of your nose after the surgery. Changes after rhinoplasties vary with every patient and what you are experiencing is normal especially that swelling takes time to subside as it masks the results of your surgery. Without pictures, surgical details and the inability to perform a physical exam it is not possible to provide you with a definitive medical answer. It is important to keep in mind that it is early to pass a judgment. Usually, a year is required before formulating how your nose will be, but longer with a thick skin. Even then, your nose will keep shaping itself to complement your face for better results in the years to come. My best recommendation at the moment is to be patient, allow nature to take its course and edema subsides for better results. There is no doubt that once the swelling resolves, more definition and shape will be achieved and you should be happier with the results. Also, it is important that you keep communicating with your surgeon and work as a team together to achieve the best results possible. Congratulations on your surgery and please remain positive! Ali Sajjadian, MD FACS
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Answer: Swelling after nasal surgery The answer is yes the swelling in the nose will slowly dissipate the majority of the swelling should go down within the first three months and the residual swelling in the tissues and tip may take a full year to completely heal. Give this some time and you should see improvement in the near future. Best regards!
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November 16, 2017
Answer: Swelling after nasal surgery The answer is yes the swelling in the nose will slowly dissipate the majority of the swelling should go down within the first three months and the residual swelling in the tissues and tip may take a full year to completely heal. Give this some time and you should see improvement in the near future. Best regards!
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April 3, 2011
Answer: Nose swelling after surgery
This is the most common question and concern after nose surgery. Because of the position and composition of the nose it takes an exceedingly long time to have all the swelling go away. Surely your plastic surgeon explained this to you. Think of the tissues of the nose as a sponge. This sponge takes a long time to dissipate all the water it is holding. Patience is a virtue and your best friend.
Wishing you all the best,
Tal Raine MD FACS
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April 3, 2011
Answer: Nose swelling after surgery
This is the most common question and concern after nose surgery. Because of the position and composition of the nose it takes an exceedingly long time to have all the swelling go away. Surely your plastic surgeon explained this to you. Think of the tissues of the nose as a sponge. This sponge takes a long time to dissipate all the water it is holding. Patience is a virtue and your best friend.
Wishing you all the best,
Tal Raine MD FACS
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