How Long Until the Swelling Goes Down?

I had a deviated septum corrected, the bridge was rasped and a graft was placed on the nasal tip. It has been 7 weeks, but my nose is very big and swollen. I regret having this done. My bridge looks wider, the tip is very big. Is this just swelling? I am very depressed :(

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Swelling after rhinoplasty

7 weeks is a fairly short time after rhinoplasty surgery, where we tend to speak about the final result at about a year post-op. You will undoubtedly see more resolution of swelling over the next few months. If your skin is thick, then it is not surprising that a significant amount of swelling still remains 7 weeks after the surgery. Just be patient at this point, keep your head elevated during sleep, and check back with this forum a few months later hopefully to tell us how happy you... more

How Long Until the Swelling Goes Down?

I have performed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty for well over 22 years and I can understand your frustration. At 7 weeks, post Rhinoplasty there is surely still residual swelling within the nasal tissues. I instruct all of my Rhinoplasty patients in how to perform daily manual lymphatic drainage to reduce this residual post-Rhinoplasty swelling. Perhaps you could ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeons for his/her recommendations to decrease this swelling. I does... more

Rhinoplasty results take 1 year and are permanent then.

Rhinoplasty results take 1 year and are permanent then. Be patient and the nose will go down naturally without doing anything.

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After twelve months, revision rhinoplasty could be considered. However, please allow time to heal and stay in touch with your doctor.

How long does sepoplasty swelling last

At 7 weeks you are still swolen.It takes 6 months to a yearfor the final result to materialze. I sometimes at this stage have a patient use flonase drops or spray to reduce swelling.. But even with this itwill take more time dont jump to conclusions