Do Rhinoplasty results really take a year to show?

It's been 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty and my nose looks super swollen. Does it really take a year to see results? I think my nose looks the same, if not worst than before. I'm very tempted to pick my nose Will I ruin my results if I mess with it?

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6 answers to “Do Rhinoplasty results really take a...”

A: It depends on the surgeon and the extent of the surgery.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It takes 6-12 months to see the final result from your surgery. Don't be worried--noses are often like yours at this time. You should see more reduction of the swelling in the next 3 months.

A: Rhinoplasty results and swelling

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Keasrt24, Don't manipulate or pick your nose. You can potentially ruin the results. 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 only evident to the... more

A: Is nose less swollen than at 4 weeks? If not, recommend second opinion

By Robert Kotler, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Just saw one of our patients who is a bit more swollen than the average at two weeks, but she recognizes that the swelling is diminishing so she and I (and her mother) are not worried. She had a lot done: cosmetic surgery + surgery to improve her blocked breathing and sinus problems. Also required... more

A: Rhinoplasty; Pick Your Friends, Not Your Nose

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi K, Despite your urges, do not pick or "mess" with your nose as no "good" will come out of that. Be patient with your healing process. Many times a nose looks great after 1 to 2 months, but all noses continue to "morph" over time. Giving your nose at least a... more

A: Rhinoplasty Recovery: Initial Results Seen Early, But Final Results Can Take a Year or More

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising and swelling are a normal part of rhinoplasty recovery. They are dependent on several factors related to both the surgical technique and the patient. Techniques that increase bruising and swelling include whether or not the nasal bones were broken (osteotomies), the extent of soft tissue... more

A: Yes it can take a year

By Steven J. Pearlman, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Seeing the final result of Rhinoplasty really does take up to a year or more! 7 weeks is too early to tell what the final result will be. Your surgeon could tell better on the O.R. table right after surgery was complete. I had a patient last summer planning her revision at 10 months; I told her to... more