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Still Have Swelling 7 Months After Septorhinoplasty, Should I Worry?

asked 3 months ago by sumi01
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: 7 months post-op, deviated septum, septorhinoplasty, swelling, worried

I had an open septorhinoplasty about seven months ago. Unfortunately, the swelling has yet to subside and I have a tip which looks like a round ball and its rather big for my taste. I had a severely deviated septum; however, my tip was very fine prior to the procedure. Should I be concerned considering it has been seven months and I am this swollen at the tip? I spoke to my surgeon at six months and he informed me I would lose 1mm of swelling from each angle of my tip. Is this true?

2 answers to Still Have Swelling 7 Months After Septorhinoplasty, Should I Worry?

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Swelling 7 Months after Septorhinoplasty

It is possible that you have residual temporary swelling 7 months after a septorhinoplasty, especially if you have thick skin. It is not unreasonable to expect your appearance to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Swelling in tip

At six or seven months you more than likley are still swollen. Give it at least a year before getting too upset. Also remember that if you have thick skin, it may contribute to the tip bulkiness.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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