Rhinoplasty Swelling

I had a Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my nose is still very swollen. How long is it normal to have rhinoplasty swelling after surgery?

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Rhinoplasty Recovery Time + Downtime

What is the average rhinoplasty recovery time? When should I expect to be able to go out in public after a nose job, and when will the bandages...

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How Much Downtime Should I Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

I am a professional model and obvously would like to know how much time it is going to take to heal before i can go back to work?

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One Nostril Not Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty

I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the...

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Is Nasal Hump Reduction a Simple Procedure?

Hi! I am a 20-year-old female. I have come to the conclusion that the only thing I don't like about my nose is the nasal hump. I wouldn't say the hump...

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How Long Before I See Alar Base Reduction Results?

How long before alar base reduction results are visible? How long will the swelling and redness last?

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Open Vs Closed Rhinoplasty to Fix Nose Hump?

I'm 17 years old and my nose has been bothering me forever. I am considering Rhinoplasty and based on what I have studied and read, open surgery will...

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Using Medical Marijuana During Rhinoplasty Recovery?

Hello, I have a prescription for medical marijuana. Is it safe for me to use it after my rhinoplasty surgery? If not, for how long should I stay...

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What is the Protocol for Fixing Newly Broken Nose?

Can the doctor put a cast/splint of some sort to help it heal straight? If not, do I wait for it to heal and then seek plastic surgery to fix it?

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How Long is Healing Period for Rhinoplasty?

My doctor says that in 3-4 weeks after Rhinoplasty, that the nose is about 85% of the way it's going to look. Is this true? The doctor has 14 years...

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Does the Nose Become Smaller As Scar Tissue Matures?

I had an open Septorhinoplasty 19 weeks ago to straighten and narrow my nose, and to define my tip. So far, I'm not too satisfied with my result....

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2 Months Post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty: Is it Normal to be This Swollen?

I am 2 months post-op & nose is large, droopy, lost shape, and not healing evenly. I know there is swelling but I have yet to find photos on...

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Will Weight Lifting Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

Will lifting weights a month after Rhinoplasty delay/stunt the development of the nose's definition and swelling reduction? Say if a nose will...

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Is Driving After Rhinoplasty Possible?

Do you need a ride back home after Rhinoplasty or can you take a bus back by your own? If you need a ride home and is it impossible for you? Is there...

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Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

I am just over 20 wks postop (open septo-rhinoplasty). Had a hump removed, bridge thinned, and the tip slightly elevated and substantially thinned....

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What Are the Benefits of Tip Rhinoplasty?

Hi. I have always been extremely self-conscious about my nose. I have an extremely low self-esteem and I feel like if I don't do something about it I...

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Insurance Coverage for Nose Hump Removal Due to Injury?

I recently broke my nose playing basketball. I had to get it reset back in place by surgery. Since it has healed the bone has seemed to become larger...

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Alar Base Reduction Vs Rhinoplasty: Which Has the Fastest Healing Time?

Is it faster to recover than other types of rhinoplasty? final result?

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Are 2 Weeks Enough to Heal from Rhinoplasty?

I am planning a nose surgery to reshape the tip of my nose. I have a 2-week vacation. I do not want people to know about it. Will I heal...

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I Only Have a Week to Recover from Rhinoplasty, is This Long Enough?

I'm in outside sales where I see about 8 accounts/ day and drive about 100 miles/day. I only have a week to recover at home. Is this long enough...

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Wonky Nose Post Rhinoplasty - Will It Straighten?

I had a nose job 5 weeks ago and the bone is a different width on each side of my nose also now my nostrils look uneven they werent before the surgery...

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Splint Fell off 5 Days After Surgery

Splint lost tightness around my nose 3 days after my surgery & completely came off on day 5. Do u think since splint came off it'll interfere...

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How Soon Can Accutane Be Used After Rhinoplasty?

I've used Accutane before and want to use it soon after Rhinoplasty. But Accutane can really dry up your sinuses. Would that be bad for the healing...

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Open Rhinoplasty - the Months Ahead

I just have two general questions. The first one is: At about 4-5 months post-op, could it in any way, shape, or form, be dangerous to work out? By...

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Rhino 14 Days Ago - What Is This Yellow Tinge Around my Eyes and Forehead?

Is It Part of the Healing Process? 

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How Long Does It Take to Heal from Rhinoplasty?

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Will Calcium and Vitamin C Help Post-rhinoplasty Healing?

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Will Nose Continue to Improve or is Healing Done a Year After Rhinoplasty?

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 1 year ago and my nose look asymmetrical and the skin doesn't feel like its tightened down completley, will the skin keep...

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How Do I Know if the Nostril Incision is Healing Properly After Rhinoplasty?

I had my rhinoplasty 9 days ago so far i havent had any complaints. Im loving the shape and size even tho its still swollen. My concern is my left...

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How long Will a Cast Be Worn After an Open Procedure Rhinoplasty for a Dorsal Hump Removal?

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I Have a Cyst Inside Nostril After Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. How Long Will It Take to Heal?

I had rhinoplasty one month ago and I developed a cyst or some abnormal mass inside one of my nostril on top of the suture I think. It seems to swell...

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Influence of Scar Tissue Development on Rhinoplasty Healing?

After a rhinoplasty operation, will the nose permanently become somewhat bigger because the skin will become thicker due to the scar tissue development?

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How Strong is a Nose 14 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

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Can Blood Vessels Interfere with Rhinoplasty Healing?

I had Rhinoplasty/Septoplastydone a year and a half ago. I had an infection a couple months later. According to my doctor, I have fragile veins (I...

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Recent Rhinoplasty and Now Hole in Septum. Doctor Says It May Close on Own?

Had primary rhinoplasty 16 years ago, the tip remained high so I the tip lowered and possible of repair uneven nostrils. I am 16 days p/o.The tip is...

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Ski-Sloped Nose After Rhinoplasty - Is This Normal Healing?

I just underwent rhnioplasty today to straighten my nose from in front and from profile view, for some reason the profile view seems sligthly ski...

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Rhinoplasty and Breast Implant Recovery -what Can I Expect?

What can I expect with regards to recovery when I have rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and a possible lift simultaneously? I am 24 years old and...

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2 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Broken Capillaries on Left Top Corner of Nose

I had my nose job done 2 months ago & I understand that I might face lots of unexpected changes in my face & nose during the healing process,...

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Can Light Touching and Massaging Hurt the Nose After Rhinoplasty

I am about 8 weeks post op from an open rhinoplasty. For the last few weeks, i have found myself subconsciously touching and gently rubbing my nose...

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What Happens if I Missed an Post-op Appointment? Improper Healing?

I had septorhinoplasty performed just over two months ago. I unfortunately booked my second post-op appointment too late and was only able to obtain a...

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Will Teeth Grinding Affect Rhinoplasty Result?

Grinding teeth after Rhinoplasty. I grind my teeth while I sleep. Will this have an adverse affect on my healing/development after rhinoplasty surgery?

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Will The Look Of My Over Projected Tip Change With Healing TIme?

I had rhinoplasry 2 weeks ago to get rid of a hump and to reduce the tip projection. The tip today still looks long and I was wondering it projection...

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Is It Too Soon to Remove the Splint Just 4 Days After Surgery?

I've recently had septorhinoplasty. I trust my doctor completely, he has plenty of experience and good reviews.. I had my surgery on the 4th and...

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Can I Have Rhinoplasty if I Have Crohn's Disease?

As I understand, one needs to be in healthy physical condition with no medical complications to have cosmetic surgery. I am a male in my twenties with...

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Question About Touching Nose Post-rhinoplasty

Can i touch my nose 7 months post op rhinoplasty, also i was wondering is it normal if one side of my nose tip feels soft and the other side feels...

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What Is Typical Alar Base Reduction Healing Time?

I'm about to get an alar base reduction and I was wondering what the average healing time is? I'm concerned because I have about 8 days after...

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How Long does it Take Nasal Mucosa to Heal After Closed Rhinoplasty?

It is normal to have uneven lumpy excessive tissue inside the nostrils almost 4 months after a first time closed rhinoplasty? It's driving me...

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Will Pregnancy Affect Rhinoplasty Swelling & Healing Process? (photo)

I had revision rhinoplasty about 6 months ago, my nose has remained very swollen, and I was patiently waiting and then found out I am pregnant in...

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Does Alcohol Consumption After Rhinoplasty Permanently Effect Rhinoplasty Results or Just Lengthen Swelling Time?

I am very concerned I ruined the potential end result.

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When Will Nose Will Be Stable and Strong After Rhinoplasty

Hi, I had rhinoplasty 10 months ago, want to know when surgeried nose will be stable and strong like nose before surgery? necessary to Citation: - I...

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Hear Crunching Noise 1 Week Post-Op Rhinoplasty, Have I Rebroken Something?

I got the cast a little wet today and pressed a q-tip against the side of the cast (left side) and actually heard a crunching noise! Does this mean my...

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How Widespread Will the Bruising Be After my Rhinoplasty?

What areas of the face should I expect it to spread? eye area? cheeks? neck?

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Columella-How Much Does It Shrink over Time After Open Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Is the columella is the last to minimize in swelling/ also the least to shrink after surgery? I told my DR. prior to surgery that I really didn't...

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It's Been 3 Years Now and the Tip of my Nose Has Not Healed Yet

Do I need another surgery to make it look even with the other tip?

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Can Brick Oven Smoke Affect Rhinoplasty Healing Process?

I was just curious i work in a restaurant that has a brick oven and at times the oven can get backed up and smoke up can this effect my nose ?

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Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty, What is the Difference in Using Kenelog vs. Diprospan?

I am almost 2 months post op for an open rhinoplasty procedure. My nose looked great when I first came out of surgery but after the first few weeks it...

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What is the Likelihood of a Notched Nostril Caused by Rhinoplasty Correcting Itself Through the Healing Process?

I had nose surgery 8 days ago and am experiencing intense anxiety over the asymmetry of my nose. The left nostril is "notched," making the...

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Does Talking Affect Rhinoplasty Healing?

I had rhinoplasty two weeks ago and wanted to know if talking constantly ((I have to for my job) affect the healing and swelling process? And when...

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Fractured Nasal Bone- How Long to Heal?

I have two small fractures in my nasal bone. Dr. Said it was minor and showed me exactly where the fractures were. They were very small an faint but...

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Is Rhinoplasty Two Weeks Before Graduation Risky?

Considering having rhinoplasty before my graduation, but Im only able to do it only two weeks before! No bones would be broken, only a slight tip...

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What Does Yelling Do to Rhinoplasty?

What Does Yelling Do to Rhinoplasty?

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It Feels As If There Is Bone Movement When I Turn My Head, Is The Bone Not Healing?

Hi I am 8 days post rhinoplasty. I have a lot of swelling which I am sure is normal. I had a shower today and tried to be very careful but since then...

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Recommendations For Monitoring Healing Process of Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had open rhinoplasty 10 weeks ago. How can I best monitor the healing process - because sometimes i fell it's too swollen sometimes I think...

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Exercise After Rhinoplasty...When is it Okay To Do Intensive Cardio Workouts?

I am a 24 year old female and am having a little work done on my tip and the "scrapping" off some nasal cartilage. I normally do weights 3X...

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How Long to Wait to Get Nose Pierced After Rhinoplasty?

I had my surgery one week ago and am wondering how long I should wait for it to heal before getting it pierced?

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Hit in the Face Almost 7 Months After Rhinoplasty, Effects?

Today I was hit in the face a few times, in the nose itself at least once. There was bleeding for a few minutes and now it is swollen. As the months...

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Hit on Nose Tip 2 Months Post Rhinoplasty. Will the Swelling Subside?

I had a rhinoplasty about 2 months ago & last week I got hit in the tip of the nose quite hard - it was really painful and my eyes started...

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6 Weeks Post Op Rhinoplasty & I Still Can't Speak Normally, Should I be Concerned?

I have my rhinoplasty done (open rhino) six weeks ago and I have still some difficulty to speak properly. Per example I can't pronounce...

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I Broke my Nose Two Weeks Ago and Had an Op to Reset It. When Can I Play French Horn Again?

I fell very heavily whilst playing Cricket, broke my nose (10/02/2012). I had an operation to reset the nose (20/02/12) which was badly broken. I play...

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Can I Workout the Day Before Surgery?

I'm currently personal training and have surgery scheduled for next Wed. My trainer wants to train Monday and Tuesday before I am going to be down...

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Breathing Problem Due to Internal Swelling or Scarring?

It's been three weeks since my primary open rhinoplasty, and I am still unable to breathe through the left side of my nose, which feels very...

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Wide Nose After Rhinoplasty & Slight Bump on Bridge Where the Dorsal Hump Used to Be.

Cast removed yesterday and I was shoked to see how wide my nose has become. My doctor said I'm very swollen but I'm scared that my nose will...

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Is It Normal to Wake Up in the Morning and for the Nose to Be Really Puffy?

Its almost been 5 months since I had my rhino/septo plasty when I wake up its really puffy and I have to put cream to make it go down. Also how long...

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Upper Lip and Left Cheek Numbness After Rhinoplasty?

I'm a 35 yr old male in NY and I had nose surgery 2 months ago. The surgeon made incisions in my mouth just above my canine's and I think it...

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Goretex Implant Incorporation Time?

Hi, I'm interested to know how long does it takes for Goretex implant to get fully incorporated. I heard that it is the only implant that has the...

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Rhino Healing Nerve Repair Soreness?

I'm 8 months post Rhino op and my nose is sore and my skin around my eyes is sore too and this happens at usually the same time. I had a lump on...

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Post Rhinoplasty, My Tip Is Swelling. Why Is That The Last Area To Heal?

Hi, I recently had open rhinoplasty. I am one week out and happy with the results thus far. My question is WHY exactly is the tip the last to heal? I...

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Nasal Silicone Implant Removal Incision and Scar?

I am 4 hours post-op from a nasal silicone implant removal due to extrusion and infection. Had the L-shaped implant surgery done in Asia and after 5...