Swelling in the inside of the nose after Rhinoplasty

It is impossible to tell without a close examination of the septum what has happened to the nose. Cleft lip noses are much more difficult to perform than traditional nasal surgery. If the inside of the nose is swollen, it can be swollen for a multitude of reasons including allergies, twisting of the septum,... more

If you have not followed up with your surgeon, I suggest that you do so. The only way to tell why you have these symptoms is to perform a examination. Swelling is normal after rhinoplasty and can last for up to a year, but you should see your surgeon on a regular basis as he most likely has already requested.

 Internal nasal surgery for the septum can have prolonged swelling.  It can be accentuated by allergic issues more common in the spring and fall.  Most of the time, this swelling is intermittent after the first two weeks after surgery.  As in most nasal procedures, the final result will... more

Jennifer, Rhinoplasty swelling occurs both on the outside and inside of the nose. It is normal to feel congested and have nasal obstruction and postnasal drip immediately after rhinoplasty surgery. Patients are generally "restaurant ready" and socially acceptable within 2 weeks. Most swelling after... more