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, chronic sinus infections. A diligent examination of the nasal passageways needs to be performed prior to making any decisions as to move forward with any revisional surgery.... 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 take a minimum of 4-6 months or more. With a previous cleft palate repair (I assume as a child), the anatomy is altered because of the defect as well as the surgery. The scarring caused by the repair... 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 rhinoplasty resolves within a month. The final 20% of swelling takes a much longer time to resolve, up to a year or longer after surgery. Fortunately, this final swelling is usually... more