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Rhinoplasty Swelling 69 answers

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?
after healing post-op swelling

Rhinoplasty Recovery Time + Downtime 62 answers

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...
before healing post-op

Rhinoplasty Recovery 59 answers

What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like?  What can I expect?  How long after a nose job does it take to heal and how long before you...
before downtime post-op

How Long After a Rhinoplasty Before I Can Resume Activity? 22 answers

I am interested in rhinoplasty but I am an avid diver. How long before I can go diving again?
aftercare before downtime

Twilight Sedation Vs General Anesthesia for Septo-rhinoplasty? 22 answers

I need Septoplasty for medical reasons. I am planning to combine Rhinoplasty with it. One surgeon I consulted said that he uses general anesthesia...
anesthesia before drug nose sedation

After Rhinoplasty is It Common to Have Breathing Problems? 21 answers

I am considering Rhinoplasty, but I've heard that it often causes trouble breathing afterwards. Is this true?
after breathing complication

Will I Look Like I Was in a Bar Fight After a Nose Job? 20 answers

...and I lost!  I mean, black eyes and bruises that last for weeks. I really need to fix my crooked nose (broken a few times--not in fights!)...
before black eye

Are There Risks in Flying After Rhinoplasty? 18 answers

I'm planning to have a Rhinoplasty augmentation overseas. However, I've read on the newspaper before that someone's Breast augmentation collapsed in...
before nose risk

2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery? 18 answers

Hi, I will be getting married within 2 months. And before that, I am planning to have a nose job done. Is the time enough to recover from swelling or...
before nose pain swelling

Recovery Time for Slight Nose Hump Removal? 17 answers

I am getting a nose job in the next month. I have a slight bump on the side of the bridge of my nose from past trauma. I am getting the hump removed...
before hump nose

How Long is Healing Period for Rhinoplasty? 16 answers

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...
before healing

Rhinoplasty for Teens - How Long Does It Take to Recover? 16 answers

I am going into eleventh grade and I am VERY insecure about my nose. It has a gross dorsal hump and it looks very harsh from the sides, but normal...
age 17 or under before teenager timing

How Safe and Beneficial is Nose Reshaping Surgically? (photo) 16 answers

I really think that my large nose spoils my facial appearance.Really want it to be corrected.I am a 24 yr old female. No one in my family is...
before benefit big nose safety voice

Closed Rhinoplasty Possible with Minimum Recovery Time? 15 answers

I am considering closed rhinoplasty and I only want to do refine the tip with minimum recovery time. Is this something that is possible? By...
before bruising closed nose swelling tip

One Week Recovery Enough After Nose Job? 15 answers

Is one week enough time to take off from work after a Rhinoplasty? I am a teacher, and I'm wondering if winter break would be a good time?
before nose

I Only Have a Week to Recover from Rhinoplasty, is This Long Enough? 15 answers

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...
before healing work

Hotel Stay Alone for One Night After Rhinoplasty Ok? 15 answers

I'm planning on having Rhinoplasty done in a neighboring state and I was wondering if it's ok to stay in a hotel room alone to rest after...
before

Is Vomiting After Rhinoplasty Common? 14 answers

I have a huge fear of vomiting and I've heard that some people are sick during recovery from rhinoplasty because of the anesthesia or from...
anesthesia before vomiting

I Am 17 and I Want a Nose Job, What Can I Expect? 12 answers

I hate my nose. It's not that bad from the front but when I turn to the side it comes out a lot, not with a hump it is smooth. Also I feel as if i...
age 17 or under breathing problems costs options profile

Any Health Factors I Need to Worry About for Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

Do u have to worry about weight, skin problems, breathing problems, and etc? What do u have to do to prepare go into surgery? What/how much time do u...
before health preparation

Lowering Cost for Combined Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Possible? 10 answers

I have a Z shaped deviated septum according to the plastic surgeon/ENT and I also am doing Rhinoplasty to remove a hump on my nose. I have no...
before costs deviated septum discount female financing hump insurance nose septum

Open Rhinoplasty Recovery - Can I Attend a Wedding 1 Month Post-op? 10 answers

I am supposed to attend a celebrity wedding a month after having rhinoplasty. Since both my bones and cartilage will go through re-shaping, I'm...
after nose open wedding

1 Month After an Open Rhinoplasty and a Septoplasty Will I Be Ok to Go Away to College? 10 answers

I have broken my nose multiple times due to elbows in the face from sports. I have an enlarged turbinate in both nostrils causing many sinus...
1 month post-op before timing

How long Will a Cast Be Worn After an Open Procedure Rhinoplasty for a Dorsal Hump Removal? 10 answers

after cast dorsal hump duration healing nose reconstructive removal surgery

How Much Downtime Should I Expect After Rhinoplasty Surgery? 9 answers

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?
before downtime healing

Is 1 Week Enough Recovery Time for Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I'm getting Rhinoplasty in 3 days. I return to school 1 week after the surgery. Is that enough time to heal?
before nose

Is Driving After Rhinoplasty Possible? 9 answers

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...
before healing nose

Different Timeline to Return to a Physically Active Job After Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I've read that you can usually return to work a week after rhinoplasty. I'm planning to take 2 weeks off, but I'm still worried. I work in a kitchen...
before downtime

Horse Riding After Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I am getting a nose job but I also horse ride. How long should I wait before going back to horse riding after I have had a nose job? Thank you.
before nose

Rhinoplasty - Recovery Time for Implant? 8 answers

I am have very low bridge and bulbous nose tip. I am planning on having rhinoplasty to fix it. How long will the recovery for med implant? I am...
before bridge female implant

Rhinoplasty and Breast Implant Recovery -what Can I Expect? 8 answers

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...
age 18-24 before combination female healing

Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty - Still Swollen - Is This Normal? 7 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 1 month ago ( osteotomy to change my nose's alignement for crookedness and dorsal hump removal), i had mine done 3 days after...
after male swelling

How Long is Recovery Period for Ear if Cartilage is Used in Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I have seen many reports on recovery time for Rhinoplasty, but most of them do not mention anything about ear cartilage. I just had a Rhinoplasty,...
after ears nose

How Far Through Healing Am I at 7 Months Post Op Rhinoplasty 7 answers

How far through healing am i at 7 months post op rhinoplasty in percentage and how many months are left
7 months post-op after timing

How Can I Help Healing of Columella Incision? 7 answers

I am 3 weeks post op and I am wondering if I should be doing anything to help with the healing of the columella incision(stair-step incision). Should...
3 weeks post-op columella options

Pain During Recovery from Rhinoplasty Surgery? 7 answers

How much pain is involved, how much bleeding should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery? Will the pain from swelling and bruising start to subside in...
after bleeding duration pain

Too Soon After Surgery to Be Worried About Uneven Nostrils? 6 answers

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...
after asymmetry nostrils uneven

When Can I Go Back to Bikram Yoga After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty nearly 4 weeks ago and I'm itching to get to Bikram yoga (90 mins, 45 degrees centigrade/50% humidity). My bridge is still quite...
after yoga

Lumpy Nostril After Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty in Nov 09. The upper inside of my left nostril is lumpy and swollen. I ask my doctor to look but he doesn't and tells me that it is...
after nose side effects

Can Smoking Significantly Postpone Full Rhinoplasty Recovery Beyond 2.5 Years? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty surgery 2.5 years ago the front part of my nose still tends to minutely inflate whenever there is above average cigarette or alcohol...
after delay smoking swelling timing

Will Touching my Nose Affect the Results a Few Days After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had an open reduction nasal fracture surgery to reduce the bump on my nasal bridge. My nose looks all chunky right now hopefully due to swelling. I...
after

What Happens if I Missed an Post-op Appointment? Improper Healing? 6 answers

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...
2 months post-op after healing post-op

After a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) Does Your Nose Ever Become As Strong As Before? 6 answers

After a Nose-Job I'm willing to wait 3 - 4 months and I will not get into any physical sports or try to even touch it or get hurt there? Is it...
before strength

Is Having a THIN Skin is an Advantage or a Disadvantage During and After a Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Will the recovery come sooner or later ? Or it doesn't make any difference ? Also , I intend to straighten my nasal bones and that's it , I...
advantage before disadvantage swelling thin skin

When Did Swelling Go Down After Your Rhinoplasty Surgery? 5 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. when the splint came of it looked lovely and thin but went alot wider in just two days. I also still have a bit of a...
after nose swelling

Swelling 4 Years After Rhinoplasty - How Can I Determine What's Causing It? 5 answers

Hi, I have undergone four consecutibve rhinoplasties, first 2 at a gap of 6 months, and last at a gap of 4 years. The second last rhinoplasty...
after causes side effects swelling

Is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (RecoveryRx) for Rhinoplasty Recovery Worth It? 5 answers

I'm wondering if you have had any experience with ActiPatch or RecoveryRx (made by BioElectronics) for faster recovery from plastic surgery procedures...
after

Tips for Rhinoplasty Recovery? 5 answers

I have my first ever Rhinoplasty booked in 2 weeks time. I'm pretty nervous and wondered if anyone can give my any tips on recovery, or any tips on...
before nose

Recovery Time After Rhinoplasty w/ Rib Cartilage Graft? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty 6 days ago with rib cartilage graft involved. In the middle of my stomach pretty large area is pink and numb (size of my palm). It...
after rib graft

How Long After Rhinoplasty Will It Be Fine to Go out in Public? 5 answers

It's been 5 days since my rhinoplasty and my cast is coming off in 2 days. I'm very excited because I can already see the shape and it looks...
1 week post-op after reaction

Shorter Recovery Time for Tip Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Is the recovery time shorter when the procedure is a tip Rhinoplasty only? How much time before normal activities may be resumed? How much time before...
before nose

Smiling After Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I recently underwent rhinoplasty ( 2 weeks ago) to fix a deviated septum. sometimes something funny makes me laugh and then i smile and it really...
after smile

What Techniques Were Used In This Patrick Dempsy Rhinoplasty? (photo) 4 answers

It may not be good to ask about a celebrity, but Patrick Dempsy had a wide nose before rhinoplasty... You may be able to see by doing a Google search....
alar reduction before celebrity technique wide

Is Having Thin Skin an Advantage or a Disadvantage During a Rhinoplasty and Mostly After? 4 answers

Does it mean the recovery from the swelling will be sooner ? Or thickness is not important ? Also I don't want to change anything in my nose , I...
advantage before disadvantage swelling thin skin

Using Medical Marijuana During Rhinoplasty Recovery? 3 answers

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...
before healing nose

Open Rhinoplasty - the Months Ahead 3 answers

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...
after healing

Bodybuilding / Weightlifting After Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hey everyone how r u? iam pro bodybuilder i am going for a rhinoplasty next week can you tell me after 18days of surgery can i resume my activity and...
after body builder weight lifting

What Mental Exercises Are Good for Rhinoplasty Depression? 3 answers

How long does depression last after surgeries like rhinoplasty? How common is it for patients too feel even more depressed about their looks after...
after cosmetic surgery depressed depression duration nose post-op recommendation self-conscious surgery

At What Point is Sun Exposure After Rhinoplasty No Longer a Concern? 3 answers

I had my rhinoplasty revision 5 weeks ago and have been wearing sunblock (spf 100) on my nose almost always when I go out during the daytime. At what...
1 month post-op after sun exposure timing

My Friend Pulled my Cheek After Rhinoplasty. Will my Nose Be Ok? 3 answers

I am 17 years old and I had rhinoplasty exactly 4 weeks ago. It wasn't a big procedure, I just had my tip raised and lower lateral straightened...
1 month post-op after cheeks pulled

I Just Had Rhinoplasty 5 Days Ago, How Soon After Can I Sleep on my Stomach? 2 answers

So I have been sleeping on my recliner for the past five nights since my surgery and I'm usually someone who sleeps on their stomach. How soon can...
after sleep

Can my Oily Skin Slow Down my Recovery After Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago to remove a hump and refine the tip of my nose but now I can see my nostrils. my doctor said that my tip will go...
after oily skin

Blocked Nostril After Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had open rhino 3.5 wks ago. Pleased with overall results, but very concerned about completely blocked left nostril. My Dr said it is cartilage, wait...
after nostrils

Recovery Time for Rhinoplasty if Only Cartilage Dealt with 2 answers

Hi, my nasal bone is completely straight, but I have excess cartilage at the tip of my nose (makes it droop too low esp when I smile). I was wondering...
before timing

Will the Drooping and Swelling of my Nose Subside? 2 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done 11 months ago, and my tip is still swollen and where the incision is it's quite droopy, will it go away? And will the tip...
11 months post-op after droopy expectation swelling tip

Rhinoplasty Swelling After 5 Mounts and 7 Days? (photo) 2 answers

After 5 mounts and 7 days after rhinoplasty(my operation was open), the swelling doesn't go and may nose is firm. Now, my nose is bigger than my...
1 week post-op after expectation open swelling

Post Rhinoplasty - Cant Crinkle Nose? 2 answers

Almost 7 months post op and my nose is stiff and the area around my eyes closest to my nose and i cant crinkle my nose/face. Is this normal and will...
7 months post-op after expectation normal sore stiffness

Can Taping my Nose Negatively Influence the Recovery? 2 answers

I've had my rhinoplasty 3 months ago.Unfortunately I'm not happy with the results and it afects me psychologically very much.it's still...
3 months post-op after tape unhappy

Will my Rhinoplasty Swelling Go Down? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty just under two weeks ago and have had my splint off three days ago. While I am happy with the overall shape of my nose I have two...
after side effects swelling

How long does scar tissue take to shrink? 1 answer

I had rhinoplasty about 5 weeks ago to narrow a wide bridge. The sides of my bridge/the skin on the side of my bridge appears to be swollen. The...
after scar tissue swelling

Can Supplements for Hair Negatively Influence the Recovery After Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

I have problems with hair loss, but before trying any supliments I would like to know if supliments for hair and nails could negatively influence the...
2 months post-op after hair growth supplements timing

How Soon After a Rhinoplasty Can I Start Exercising So That I Do Not Cause Excessive Swelling? 1 answer

Exactly three weeks ago, I had rhinoplasty overseas. My doctor never told me when I could resume exercising. When is it safe for me to resume...
3 weeks post-op after exercise male

I'm a 42 Year Old Male Who Had an Open Rhinoplasty 1 Month Ago. Will Minoxidil Slow Healing Time? 1 answer

I still have considerable tip swelling which I understand can take up to 1 year to heal. I have thick nostrils, tip to begin with. I was using...
1 month post-op Minoxidil swelling
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