Rhinoplasty Swelling 5 Weeks Post-Op-Normal?

asked 11 months ago by Taniadalia
Latest answer by David A. Bray, Sr., MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, normal, swelling

Its been 5 weeks since my surgery and my nose has not decreased in size and looks bigger than before surgery from profile view. From the front i can see that the swelling is going down. I had a bump removed and size was decreased in length.

3 answers to Rhinoplasty Swelling 5 Weeks Post-Op-Normal?

Swelling

Post operative swelling varries greatly from patient to patient. Check with your physician to be sure you are on the right track>

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

When can you expect swelling to go down after rhinoplasty?

There are a number of factors to come in to play regarding swelling after rhinoplasty. The first and most obvious is extent of work. Did you have a lot done? If so, expect swelling to last a while. Next is previous work; was this your first nasal surgery? Revision rhinoplasty will have more persistent swelling than primary rhinoplasty. Skin thickness plays a part. People with thicker skin will look swollen for longer after their surgery. Finally, was... more

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon