What could be causing swollen nose after Rhinoplasty?

My nose is still really swollen after 7 months. Could this be because of the cartilage the surgeon added? And will this go down? He also told me I had a lot of scar tissue.

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A: Swelling with Rhinoplasty can take a while to go down

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your skin has memory of its own especially if it has had previous surgery. The scar tissue from previous work can cause the skin to take on its own shape. But ultimately the cartilage that you have in there will dictate how the final shape will be. The work your surgeon does with the cartilage is the most... more

A: Most of the obvious swelling should be gone after 6 months

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

I agree with what has been said. Most of the swelling should be gone after 6 months. However, it can take up to a year for all of the swelling to go away. For example, swelling of the tip of the nose is known to take a long time to go down. It is not unusual for it take 12 months for swelling to improve in... more

A: Swelling takes along time to go away

By G. Gregory Gallico III, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Swelling in the nose can last a year or more. Be patient. On the other hand 'fullness' in the nose could be the cartilage grafts you mention. Your surgeon should be able to clarify what is going on. But still be patient. If it looks better than before surgery, watch and wait.

A: Most nasal swelling should dissipate 6 months after rhinoplasty.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear Janemc, Feel free to post / email a photo demonstrating your concerns, and we'll all be able to give better advice. In my experience, 90-95% of the swelling should be out of your nose by the 6 month mark. The remaining 5 to 10% can take up to a year to go away, but this tends not to be an eyesore for most... more

A: Swelling is to be expected

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Swelling after a rhinoplasty is very normal. Your swelling may ake a year or longer to completely resolve, depending upon how much was done and the thickness of your skin. If this was a secondary rhinoplasty, meaning that this was your second operation on the nose, the swelling will last even... more

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Lania s
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27 Jul 2009

Dear Drs, i had a nose job done 5 month ago and im happy with the new shape..but the problem is that i feel that my nose is still swollen..half of my nose is actually still swollen i spoke to my surgeon over the fon since i live in a difference city and he asked me to send him some photoes i did..he said yes you stil have fair bit of swelling, now i know he is a great Dr since he performed 3 of my friend's Rhinoplasty and they all love it...he said wait for another month and see how it goes..im kinda worried now..is it possible for the swelling to stay forever? i mean my nose looked sharper before the surgery

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