Is 1 week enough recovery time for Rhinoplasty?

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A: Okay to return to school or work one week after rhinoplasty

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

One week is an acceptable time to return to school or work after the rhinoplasty surgery. Full healing, obviously, has not taken effect, and there could be residual swelling and bruising around the nose that may be detectable. It is still acceptable to go to school with some residual bruising and swelling.

A: Healing after Rhinoplasty

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Healing after a rhinoplasty will take months. However, swelling and bruising will have resolved enough that it will not be noticeable to most people, especially with the help of a little make-up. Physical activities should be limited so you don't traumatize the nose. You'll do fine.

A: Most patients can pass the "bus stop test" within two weeks.

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

The most obvious short-term evidence that a patient has had a rhinoplasty is the bruising around the eyelids and the swelling. While everyone heals a little differently, I usually tell my patients that within two weeks most of them can pass what I call "the bus stop test." This means that they could... more

A: Many things can be done to lessen the recovery time following a rhinoplasty

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

There are different times for recovery for each individual. You may expect some bruising under your eyes. This may last for a week or so. There are many things that you can do in a proactive manner to decrease your bruising and thus decrease your healing time. There will be a splint on your... more

A: Healing after rhinoplasty typically takes a few weeks

By Tanuj Nakra, MD - Austin Oculoplastic surgeon

Hi there, Healing for any facial cosmetic procedure typically takes weeks for the swelling and bruising to substantially subside, and rhinoplasty is not an exception. Rhinoplasty often involves breaking the nasal bones to reset their location, and this manoever often produces bruising under the eyes that... more

A: most of the time - yes

By Shervin Naderi, MD - Virginia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi, The vast majority of patients take only one week off to heal after their Rhinoplasty. Obviously the nose takes a year or more to heal thoroughly but within about 10 days after surgery, the nose should look decent enough for most people not to recognize you had surgery. This again depends on... more

A: Healed from Rhinoplasty in a week

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear Twi_vamp, After one week your splint will probably be off and if your surgeon uses packing it will probably be out. You are still in the early healing phase. although your nose may look good it is still possible for the next 3-5 weeks to re-break the nose and cause it to shift. The swelling... more

A: Yes, 1 week is enough recovery time for Rhinoplasty

By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Your nose will be a little swollen, but you should be going about your daily affairs without any difficulty. Obviously, keep your nose out of harm's way. Final aesthetic result usually takes a few months.