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Swelling After 6 Rhinoplasties

hello, ive had five rhinoplasties. sounds like a lot, which it is, but i had a surgeon botch my nose three times and it took a good surgeon two goes to correct it. my last surgery involved rib graft and fascia graft. i am just wondering, does the nose take longer to heal after so many rhinoplasties? and am i being realistic in expecting to see a final result at about 1yr post op or even longer??

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by ausgal
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Recovery after 6 rhinoplasties

Yes - after multiple rhinoplasties and with use of grafts the swelling is typically more severe and longer lasting - many times 2 years are needed before seeing the final result
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Prolonged healing time after 6 rhinoplasty surgeries

Yes, with that many surgeries the healing can often be prolonged. I'd certainly anticipate at least 1-2 years for all the swelling to dissipate. Even after that there is often some fine tuning and subtle remodeling that occurs.
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It may take longer than one year.

Hello, Your nose had undergone multiple surgeries. Your question is a very reasonable one. In a first time rhinoplasty, it may take one year to finalize the results. After multiple surgeries, it may take longer because of scar tissue problems and lymphatic drainage insufficiency. I would work closely with your revision surgeon on after care to optimize recovery. Options like taping, massage, and nasal steroid injections might be necessary to ensure the best... more

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Nose can take 1-2 years to heal after multiple Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries

IMHO and experience, the nose can take 1-2 years to heal after multiple Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries.
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