Rhinoplasty - Signs That Nose Is Still Swelling Months After Surgery?

Question

Hi, I was just wondering if there is any way or any signs that can tell whether your nose is still swollen months after rhinoplasty?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling can present in many ways.  First the nose may be stiff, second with activity you may notice it looks larger.  Usually the nose takes about a year for thte swelling to improve.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Although, everyone heals at a different rate, you need to wait the standard one year before considering any thing different

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH · Answer

Dear Bridgend

	Simply stated, the initial swelling after your rhinoplasty gradually diminishes over the first months.

	Overall the nose will continue to change with contraction and healing for 9-12 months. 

	This is natural healing and is different for every patient and rhinoplasty type, but if you are only a few months after surgery, then you still have "swelling"

	Best Wishes

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Some swelling is typically present for about one year following rhinoplasty. Other than the appearance of the nose I always tell patients that firmness is a sign of residual, temporary swelling.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There may very well be residual swelling after as long a 3 months after rhinoplasty depending on how much was done and how thick the nasal soft tissues are (thicker more fibrofatty tissue holds swelling longer than thinner tissues). Wait a full year before evaluating the final result and any possible need for revision.

Rhinoplasty - Signs That Nose Is Still Swelling Months After Surgery?

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