Recovery process for pinched nose graft?

I need revision rhinoplasty for a pinched nose. I know its a closed procedure with grafting. How is the recovery process compared to regular open rhinoplasty? Will there be bruising and swelling of the face? Or is it a less impact procedure than an open rhinoplasty with bone reshaping?

2 answers to “Recovery process for pinched nose graft?”

A: Revision Rhinoplasty

C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Recovery from revision rhinoplasty usually takes longer than the first surgery -- especially for the amount of swelling and the length of time that swelling persists. Revision rhinoplasty, particularly for a pinched tip, is best performed via the open approach. This allows the surgeon to better visualize and... more

A: Rhinoplasty

Steven Wallach, MD

A rhinoplasty for a pinched tip it best treated open to get excellent exposure and more precise alignment and placement of the cartilage. Yes, an open will leave you with more swelling for a longer period of time but it is worth it.  Both open or closed will leave you bruised.

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