When will internal swelling subside after Rhinoplasty?

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A: Swelling variable after rhinoplasty

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Swelling is to be expected after a rhinoplasty, both inside and outside the nose. If you also underwent a septoplasty, you can expect your internal swelling to last even longer. The length of time that this will last depends upon how much work you had done. In general, you should be able to... more

A: Swelling after rhinoplasty can take up to a couple of months

By Parham Ganchi, MD - New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Swelling that affects your breathing after rhinoplasty is normal and will depend on how much surgery you had. A simple tip rhinoplasty will have less swelling than an extensive septorhinoplasty. Your breathing should be back to "normal" anywhere from 2-3 weeks after surgery to 2-3 months... more

A: 10% of Rhinoplasty patients have permanent decrease in nasal airflow after surgery

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

It is very common to experience decreased breathing for the first 3-6 months after Rhinoplasty surgey. After the internal swelling has decreased breathing will improve. The nasal mucosa tends to be dry following Rhinoplasty and especially during the heating season, the air is dry and the mucosa swells in an... more

A: Nasal breathing after Rhinoplasty.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Did you have a problem breathing through your nose before surgery? Is the blockage on one side or both? How long ago was your surgery? In general, you should breathe easily through your nose between 2-3 weeks after rhinoplasty. if you're having a difficulty breathing through your nose, you should let your... more

A: Internal nasal swelling after rhinoplasty

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Internal nasal swelling that is making it difficult for you to breath may take a while to subside after surgery. This can take several weeks to a few months depending upon what type of surgery was performed internally. If it persists more than a a few months, you should be re-evaluated.

A: If you are having trouble breathing one month after rhinoplasty, it is not swelling.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! You don't give a time frame, but one month is reasonable after rhinoplasty. If you cannot breath through your nose after that, see your doctor, because there may be a problem.

A: Internal nose swelling generally better after 3 weeks

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Internal nasal swelling is greatest over the first 48-72 hours and subsequently subsiding substantially by 3 weeks, However a process called the nasal cycle can create an alternating cycle of obstruction passing from one side of the nose to the other and lasting approximately 2 hours