Will my Nose Go Back to the Shape It Was when Cast First Came Off?

I'm male and I had Rhinoplasty 12 days ago and the cast was removed a week later. I really liked my nose when the cast came off but now its getting bigger especially the tip and more droopier. I know its swelling but should it go back to something the way it was when the cast 1st came off?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Keith Groves

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Nasal Shape

Let's give it six to twelve months of healing time and see what happens. You may be amazed at the "change" over time.

Rhinoplasty Healing Process

Hello. At only 12 days it is impossible to assess the final results of your rhinoplsaty procedure. It will take at least 2 weeks for the majority of the swelling to subside, but it will be 6 months before you can judge your final results. After that the healing process will continue for up to a year, so be patient. Jaime Perez, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

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Keith Groves 11 Sep 2012

Thank you. It is now 5.5 weeks on and the tip is still the same. I had asked for my PS to lift it. I have done research and they all say that the tip will not lift and if anything it will fall. It feels like I have the exact same nose as before. No one even has noticed it. I was hoping that the nose would be similar to the shape it was when cast as 1st removed.

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