5 weeks after rhino with rib graft, concerned about swelling?

Dear Juliemom26,There is always some swelling present five weeks after a rhinoplasty.  This is especially true after a rib graft.  It could take a year or longer for the tissues to settle.  You can expect gradual improvement.  Best of luck.

In general, the final result of rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months after surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. You will still have swelling after 5 weeks that can affect the appearance of your result. Swelling can be influenced by the following: whether the procedure was a revision, whether the procedure was open or closed, whether tip work was performed, and the thickness of the patient's skin. In regard to swelling, the tip is usually the last to come around. I would recommend waiting and see how you continue to heal. Your surgeon should be able to answer any questions in the meantime, as they know the details of your procedure. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

As you mentioned, the swelling in your nose can take a year to resolve.  Especially in the tip of your nose, where the skin is thickest, it will take time for you to see your final outcome.  Without knowing the details of what work was done to your tip, it's difficult to say how much more refinement you can expect, but you can certainly expect more as the year progresses.