2 Months Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty: Is it Normal to be This Swollen?

I am 2 months post-op & nose is large, droopy, lost shape, and not healing evenly. I know there is swelling but I have yet to find photos on internet that look this scary. I went in to fix a deviated septum and on deviated side I now feel a large bump where it was filled. Inside the nostrils I feel hard spots where work was done. I'm desperate for outside advice. Have you seen patients this swollen? What do I ask at 3 month follow-up? If 6 months & still bad is there revision hope?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by LJK in Delray Beach, Florida

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Swelling after rhinoplasty

It is perfectly normal to have swelling 2 months after a rhinoplasty. As most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons know, it can often take 6 months, and even a year, for the majority of swelling to resolve. This is due to a number of factors, such as skin thickness and surgical technique. It is important to understand that all patients heal differently as well. I reviewed your photos, and while there is some normal post-surgical swelling, your tip does appear to droop. There is also excessive... more

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Swollen 2 months after Rhinoplasty.

You mention a septoplasty but that alone would not be able to create external swelling to your nose. If you had a Rhinoplasty, swelling can be there for up to 9 months but should not cause the tip to be rotated downward. You should ask the surgeon these questions as only he/she knows what was done during your Rhinoplasty.

Possible revision rhinoplasty option

Dear rhinoplasty patient from Florida, I did review your before and after pictures. I agree with you that there is some swelling, but your nose should not look larger and droopier after a septorhinoplasty. You must talk to your surgeon and see if he is able to perform a revision rhinoplasty for you in 6 to 9 months from now. You may also want to get a second opinion. Good luck and good healing.

Postop Swelling

It is often frustrating having to wait for swelling to improve or resolve. Your nose does appear to have some areas of concern and I would address these with your surgeon. Some swelling can and should be actively treated in some patients and in others it is prudent to wait.

Swelling Expectations

After looking at your photographs, I have to agree that your nose is quite bulbous at the tip, much more so than pre-operatively. I have to believe that your surgeon did not do anything to purposely make your tip larger and therefore I expect that you will see the size decrease as swelling resolves. You also appear to have what is referred to as a polybeak when viewed in profile. I would hope that your surgeon is using steroid injections to try to improve the situation... more

2 Months Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty: Is it Normal to be This Swollen?

Thanks for the posted series of photos. If you are this unhappy now I doubt waiting 9 months to a year will satisfy you. Yes plan a revision after 6 to 9 months. You can always cancel the revision if the swelling decreases enough to make you happy. Best of luck.