How to reduce nose swelling after nosejob? Can DMSO help?

If the bump that you would describing is slowly moving in the right direction, it may simply be swelling. If it is very firm to the touch, it could be asymmetrical bone or cartilage. This question will be best addressed to your surgeon or to another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. Wishing you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Hello and thank you for your question. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

As time goes on the outcome of your procedure is less related to swelling and more representative of your final outcome.
By six months, you shouldn’t have a lot of swelling.
At this point results are almost final.I do not think the application of DMSO is going to change the appearance of your nose.
Follow up with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD