Swelling and fluctuations in that swelling are common 2 weeks after surgery. This can be influenced by activity and position. Avoid strenuous activity for another couple weeks. Use 2 pillows under you head when sleeping; drainage of fluid causing that swelling will be more efficient.
Is the swelling expected to fluctuate after nose surgery?
I broke my nose and had the septum re-aligned and the bone "popped" back into place. I went back for my checkup 10 days after and the doctor seemed surprised at the amount of swelling. The swelling went down a little each day for 4-5 days after that visit but when I wokeup this morning it seemed as swollen as ever. Are these fluctuations in swelling normal?
3 answers to “Is the swelling expected to...”
A: Swelling post nasal reduction
Everyone responds differently to surgery. Swelling of the nose after a nasal reduction, is very common and can last several weeks if not months. The majority of the swelling will dissipate after a few weeks but there will be some swelling that may persist for months.
A: Yes, fluctuations and swelling after nasal reconstruction are expected
The nose is extremely prone to edema (soft tissue swelling) after nasal surgery. Many reasons for this tendency exist. The most common reason for swelling in the morning after facial surgery is due to changing from an upright position during the day to a horizontal position during sleep. This... more
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