When should I get my rhinoplasty done?

The timing of a rhinoplasty procedure is an important detail, and one that is completely up to you. There is no benefit to having it done over winter break versus after you graduate high school, and just comes down to your personal preference. After 2 weeks, you would be ready to return to school, but might still have a bit of residual swelling. It would most likely not be evident to your peers, but since you know your own face so well, you may notice when you look in the mirror. Many patients opt to have a rhinoplasty procedure after they graduate high school and before they start college because summer break naturally provides a longer period of time to plan and heal from the procedure. I have a lot of patients who also express that it gives them the boost of confidence that they needed before entering a new college environment. Either way, just make sure that you choose the time that fits most easily into your life. I would be happy to answer any other questions or talk about this in more detail during a consultation.

You may want to wait until you have a little more time for recovery.  I perform these surgeries
with closed technique
to preserve the structure of the nose and minimize visible scarring.
Look at website before and after galleries and reviews to help you select your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Ogunn97,The answer to your question is based on what you prefer. If the surgery is done during winter break, you will return to school with a significant amount of swelling. This may be noticeable since the surgery would have been done fairly recently. The swelling will take about a year to completely subside but will be fairly moderate after 3-4 months. Waiting until after graduation gives you more healing time indoors so the swelling can subside. However, having a rhinoplasty in the summer has to be monitored as you cannot be out in the sun excessively and must wear sunblock. Ultimately the decision is up to you.Hope this helps!Dr. Ali Sajjadian