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Revision Rhinoplasty Swelling
asked 2 years ago by Lsuevans in shreveport
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 3,644 times
Tags: nose, nostrils, open, swelling
I had open revision rhinoplasty 11 weeks ago and the sides of my nose are still swollen as well as my nostrils are uneven. Also, when I smile my face looks swollen still and the left side of my nose goes up more than the right. Will this get better over time? I am getting very frustrated.
16 answers to Revision Rhinoplasty Swelling
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Nose still swollen 12 weeks after a revision Rhinoplasty.
Yes, Revision Rhinoplasty can be swollen for up to 1 year although the swelling shouldn't effect the shape of the nostrils which are supported by the lateral (outside) sections of the tip cartilages.
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Long term results and swelling with revision rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty will cause prolonged swelling as the lymphatics are further disrupted with surgery. I would wait longer than the anticipated time to see final results. When I perform revision rhinoplasty, I recommend patients wait 3 months to see most of the swelling subside.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after revision rhinoplasty
Swelling after a revision nose surgery can take up to two years to resolve.
Having said that, most of the swelling comes down in the first six months.
Sometimes swelling can occur more on one side than another and cause asymmetries.
Though it is difficult, be patient for now.
Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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Swelling persists longer than first time rhinoplasties
Rule of Thumb for most swelling to go down
primary rhinoplasty 3-6 months
revision rhinoplasty 4-8 months
Meanwhile, warm soaks, gentle massage.
I hope this information has been useful to you.
Jon I Sattler, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Glendora, California
Jon Sattler, MD
Glendora Plastic Surgeon
Glendora Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after revision rhinoplasty
Swelling after revision rhinoplasty may take longer than with primary rhinoplasty. It may take up to a year or longer for all swelling to resolve. Donald R. Nunn MD, Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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SWELLING AFTER REVISION RHINOPLASTY
Swelling after a secondary rhinoplasty will last longer and may be more pronounced, depending what was done.
sometimes the swelling can be asymmetrical and uneven,
be patient for the new revised nose to show itself.
if you have concerns, don't hesitate to ask your plastic surgeon.
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Carlos Cordoba, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling After Rhinoplasty Lasts for Months
It is hard to be patient after a revision rhinoplasty, and an open technique will cause more longer-lasting swelling.
Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but please understand that swelling will slowly subside over a period of a year-and-a-half!
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Patience
It is very difficult for patients to be patient. Swelling will resolve but often times in revisional procedures, the swelling may take longer than it did in the primary operation. There is a famous saying: "time heals all wounds" and most of the time this is true. If you have any concerns discuss it with your surgeon. They are there to help.
Marc Schneider, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty and swelling go together
Noses swell after rhinoplasty surgery. How long the swelling lasts depends on many variables: skin thickness, amount of reduction performed, how carefully the surgery was performed, male or female patient are several. It is really difficult to answer your specific question without more information about the surgeries you under went and before and after photos but in general it takes months for the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. Be patient and discuss your concerns with your...
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Ivan Wayne, MD
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Healing time after open revision rhinoplasty
It is quite typical to have a substantial amount of residual swelling of the nose 11 weeks after revision open rhinoplasty. The asymmetries you mention can also be due to asymmetric swelling with also isn't uncommon. It takes about 1 year for most of the swelling to subside and by then a better assessment of your result would be evident.
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Swelling
Excessive and persistent swelling after revision rhinoplasty is the norm not the exception. It is important to be patient, but if there is any doubt about your healing process, go see your surgeon.
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Revision rhinoplasty healing time
Be patient. Remember this is a secondary invasion of a small area (the nose). It takes double the healing time of the first rhinoplasty. Up to 6 months maybe a full year to see the final results.
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Revision Rhinioplasty Nasal Swelling
Most nasal swelling resolves within one month after rhinoplasty, while the final swelling takes at least one year to settle down. The nose will continue to change slowly with time, and plastic surgery does not stop the natural aging process. Swelling after revision surgery may last a little longer than initial nasal surgery. Open rhinoplasty will have more swelling than similar closed rhinoplasty. Lastly, 11 weeks is still early after surgery. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a...
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Swelling after revision rhinoplasty
Unfortunately, without having additional information and photographs to determine and understand the configuration of your nose prior to your revision rhinoplasty, having knowledge of the exact procedure performed, and seeing your current photographs at 11 weeks post-op, it is virtually impossible for me to honestly and adequately answer your question regarding swelling and potential asymmetry.
In many cases, there is more prolonged swelling following a revision rhinoplasty, especially...
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Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose swelling after rhinoplasty
Yes, it will likely go down in time but how much is difficult to say. It is best for your surgeon, who knows the details of the procedure, to provide you with the most accurate recommendations.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty swelling
Typically most patients will experience significant swelling after an open rhinoplasty procedure (which happens to be the best approach for a revision case generally speaking). The swelling will subside gradually over time. Majority will be gone by 6 months and the reminder by 18 months or so.
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