The nasal bridge will be tender for upwards of six months after a nasal surgery due to medial and lateral osteotomies of the nasal bones. The nasal bones are cut and made narrower, and it takes a long time for the swelling to subside. Since it has only been three months, the tip is still swollen from... more
Nose bridge painful after Rhinoplasty
I had rhinoplasty to correct a hump on my bridge, rotate the tip, and define it better. This was in December. It's now the end of February and my tip is still big.
Also, I'm concerned, because when I move my eyebrows up, my bridge hurts a bit, but not when I touch it. Is that bad or is it normal for the bridge to be tender when making certain facial expressions? And is it normal for the tip to look so round now, especially in photographs? Thank you! Please help!
3 answers to “Nose bridge painful after Rhinoplasty”
A: This is normal healing.
The swelling and tenderness you feel is normal after a rhinoplasty. I tell my patients that it will take 6-12 months for the swelling to recede and the tip will be the last to go down. Try to relax and enjoy your new nose realizing that each month it will improve.
A: Nose Bridge Painful 3 Months After Rhinoplasty
Hi Caitlin, It does take a long time sometimes for the nose to settle in after rhinoplasty. Be patient. Let your surgeon know what your concerns are and listen and follow instructions. It may take 3 to 9 more months until your tip definition is improved and as long until your muscles at the... more
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