How long does it take to heal from Rhinoplasty?

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A: It depends on exactly what the problem is.

Toby G. Mayer, MD

 For the average procedure, it takes two weeks for the bruising to go away and 6-12 months for the nose to be totally healed. It also depends on the skill of the surgeon. 

A: Visible, Physical, and Psychological healing are important to consider

Thomas Buonassisi, MD

Hello. This is a really interesting and important question to ask. You should think about your recovery from rhinoplasty surgery in three ways: 1) Visible recovery Every patients swells and bruises differently, however most people experience moderate swelling and bruising for at least a week. Some patients... more

A: Healing from Rhinoplasty takes up to 12 months

John Diaz, MD

A rhinoplasty is a very delicate and complicated operation. The structures in the nose are small and even a mild amount of swellling may obscure the result. However, the following is a rough guideline for the healing process: 1-3 Days After Surgery: Some discomfort. Some bruising. Surprisingly, many patients... more

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