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2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?
asked 2 years ago by ani35 in mum
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 2,968 times
Tags: nose, pain, recovery, swelling
Hi, I will be getting married within 2 months. And before that, I am planning to have a nose job done. Is the time enough to recover from swelling or pain? Please advise.
18 answers to 2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?
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Yes it is.
There should be no pain after the first evening, if at all. The swelling will not show to anyone besides you and the surgeon after 2-3 weeks.
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Wedding 2 months after rhinoplasty
In general, while you will not yet see your "final result" at 2 moths, you will see a dramatic improvement at the 2 month point compared to your pre-rhinoplasty nose. Go for it!
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Rhinoplasty Recovery
In 2 months the majority of the swelling will be gone, but you will still have a fair amount of swelling in the tip which will be evident in your photos. So, no it is not ideal and if you can have it before it would be better.
Having said that, there is a reason you want to have rhinoplasty and I would then say that your result would likely be better than the deformity or problem you have now, even at 2 months time.
Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Recovery
Normally, the early recovery requires one week for the splint and sutures to be removed. One can usually return to work in 7 days. Most of the initial swelling and bruising is gone in 2-3 weeks. However, you will see subtle changes over the next 12 to 15 months post op so one must be patient during this time of wound healing internally.
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Rhinoplasty 2 months before wedding.
2 months is appropriate for all of the bruising to go away but there is a good chance that you will still have swelling. If this is acceptable to you before your wedding, then go for it!
The early results of this surgery are evident in two to three weeks and are usually quite gratifying. However, you will continue to notice an improvement in the contour and form of your nose for six to twelve months as the last remnants of the swelling disappear.
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Two months for rhinoplasty recovery before wedding is acceptable
Two months is enough time to recover prior to a wedding. There will still be approximately 10% to 15% swelling left in the nose, but it is certainly socially acceptable.
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In the hands of a good surgeon, two months Rhinoplasty recovery is usually fine
Most of the swelling after Rhinoplasty goes away in the first two weeks after surgery, but some mild swelling may be seen for several months. However, your great result should already be clearly noticeable. Of course, there are no absolutes, so be sure to find someone who is an expert at rhinoplasty and does a lot of them so the procedure won't be as traumatic and the swelling usually resolves faster.
Good luck!
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Rhinoplasty Recovery
Two months after rhinoplasty you will not see the final result, but your appearance should be improved. Without seeing your nose, I am talking about an average nose with average recovery. Be sure and share your proposed timetable with your surgeon before surgery.
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Pain, yes....swelling--maybe. This is a question for the operating surgeon.
It generally takes about 1 week to 'recover" from rhinoplasty surgery. The pain after surgery lasts only a few days, and a great deal of swelling is gone after about 2 weeks. That being said, people heal differently after surgery....depending on your ethnicity and the technique the doctor used to perform your rhinoplasty. You may experience swelling of the nose (especially the tip) for 6-12 months after surgery. This is a question for your surgeon, for only they know the amount of work that
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Rhinoplasty recovery
A rhinoplasty 2 months prior to your wedding is certainly not ideal, however, you will not be in significant pain nor should you have significant swelling. The final result of your surgery will be closer to one year. The obvious nasal and facial swelling after a rhinoplasty should, for the most part, be resolved in time for your photos and the wedding. Some patients can experience some difficulty breathing after a rhinoplasty for a few weeks, but the majority of patients will be breathing...
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Rhinoplasty 2 months before wedding is a bad idea
You can certainly recover from a rhinoplasty in 2months but if you develop a complication then its a different story.
You are better off not putting yourself in such a stressful situation. You might be better off waiting till after your wedding. If your nose can be improved with Restylane or Juvederm that might be a quick and safe alternative for now. That will get you through wedding photos and later you can have the rhinoplasty.
Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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2 months after Rhinoplasty should be more than enough for recovery
By 2 months you should have no discomfort after the operation. Visually, the nose should look pretty good but some fine definition might not emerge for months more due to swelling. However, you should be reasonably close to the endpoint chosen by your surgeon and you.
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You can be in good shape 2 months after Rhinoplasty
By all means you can be in good shape in 2 months. You will not be healed completely as that may take up to a year. But if you are unhappy with your nose and want it to look good in the wedding pictures, go ahead with surgery. I advise my patients that 85-90% of the swelling resolves in 2 months and the last 10-15% takes up to a year. Look great and have a great time at your wedding.
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Yes and no
Discuss this with your rhinoplalsty surgeon, as there are many different things that may be done in a rhinoplasty, and it may affect your recovery.
In general however, this is not that painful of an operation. Most swelling is down by 2 to 3 months, but the residual may take 2 or more years to resolve.
Congratulations.
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Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty; Is Two Months Enough Time to Recover Before Getting Married?
Hi Ani,
Two months after rhinoplasty should be enough time to normally recover and have your nose looking good for your wedding pictures. You are "cutting it" a little short, and putting a little extra pressure on your rhinoplasty surgeon to get things just right so that your nose looks great in those wedding photos.
Make sure to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully (as well as your prospective husband, after all 50% of marriages end in divorce while the other 50% end in...
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Most of your nasal swelling after Rhinoplasty will subside in 3 weeks.
The best advice I can give you is to get married first, and then get your nose fixed. You'll likely be fine, but with only 2 mos. before the big day, you're adding a lot of stress to the situation. After the big day, you'll be more relaxed and will feel less rushed. This will provide more time to go to several consultations, choose your surgeon wisely, and increase the likelihood of a favorable result.
All the best.
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Rhinoplasty Result
While the final result from your Rhinoplasty may not be fully apparent for 6-12 months you should be just fine by the time of your wedding two months after surgery! Congratulations and best wishes .
S. Randolph Waldman, MD
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty swelling & pain
Ani35,
Swelling with rhinoplasty surgery occurs both on the outside and inside of the nose. It is normal to feel congested and have nasal obstruction immediately after rhinoplasty surgery. Most discomfort and swelling generally resolve with a few weeks. Patients are generally socially acceptable within 2 weeks. The final 20% of swelling takes a much longer time to resolve, up to a year or longer after surgery. Fortunately, this final nasal swelling is usually only evident to the patient and...
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