Your experience is typical. The swelling is minimized right after surgery by the tape and cast. After the dressing is removed, the fullness will increase. The appearance at the time of splint removal does give you insight to the final result.
Rhinoplasty results final after removing splint?
I had a Rhinoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The bruising subsided by the time I had my splint off 6 days later and I was actually quite happy with the results. When the splint came off; my nose appeared to be defined and upturned. The swelling was extreme after I took the fibre glass tape off. Now, when I look at the tip of my nose in profile, it seems swollen like there is a small hump on the tip of my nose. Is the immediate post-splint nose indicative of final results? Thank you.
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3 answers to “Rhinoplasty results final after...”
A: All noses are like that.
It will take 6-12 months for the nose to go its final shape. Now it is swollen so don't worry--that is the way it should be.
A: Final Rhinoplasty Results Take Time
The final results from a rhinoplasty take time to become apparent. The nose undergoes significant changes in the first 2 to 12 weeks following rhinoplasty. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually. * When the cast is removed after one... more
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