What is the average nose surgery recovery time?

Assuming it takes...3 weeks before going back to work w/out anyone noticing the effects. my question is when are all signs of nose surgery gone from the public eye

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A: Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

The nose undergoes significant changes in the first 2 to 12 weeks following rhinoplasty. The swelling gradually dissipates over the first several months and thus the appearance of the nose changes gradually. When the cast is removed after one week, the nose will look swollen. Usually by the end of the... more

A: 10-14 days after surgery

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Most patients are able to return to work in 10 days after a nasal surgery. They are able to get back in their normal social activities and exercise approximately 10 to 14 days after resetting the nasal bones.

A: Nose surgery recovery roughly 10-30 days

By Paul L. Leong, MD - Pittsburgh Facial Plastic Surgeon

For most patients bruising resolves after about 10 days and post-operative swelling is only minimally visible after 30 days. However, many variables can enter into the timeframe for the individual: did you are osteotomies (bone cuts which can increase swelling and brusing), did you have an... more

A: One to three weeks.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising is the main issue after nasal surgery. Swelling is mostly gone in 7-10 days, but there are exceptions. We say that the nasal swelling is completely gone in 6-12 months.

A: Nose surgery recovery will take several months

By Samson Lee, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

I tell patients 6 weeks for the internal swelling to go down to see what the maximal breathing improvement will be. External swelling takes much longer. I tell patient that by 1 week after surgery 50% of the swelling has gone down, by week 2 75% of swelling has gone down, by week 3 90% of welling has gone down... more

A: Signs of Rhinoplasty

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for your question - It depends on exactly what you mean. If you mean to a trained eye there may always be signs of previous surgery. If you're referring to people that know you well... a dramatic change in your nasal contour will probably always be noticeable. If you're referring to swelling... more

A: Average Recovery Time After a Gr8 Rhinoplasty

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Gr8P in SF, The time period for the signs of rhinoplasty to be undetectable by the public eye varies anywhere from one week to forever, depending on many factors. A subtle rhinoplasty by an expert rhinoplastic surgeon who handles the nasal tissues with gentle care and operates in the proper... more

A: Signs of nasal surgery

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Generally, any friends will know immediately and forever if significant changes were made. If you are asking whether someone who never knew you, will be able to tell if you have had surgery, that is possible at 3 weeks. In regards to swelling, it may take 6 months before 95% of the swelling is resolved.... more