Wide nose rhinoplasty, could it take 7/8 months for swelling to go down? (Photo)

November 16, 2024
Asked By:Amy Amy Amy in Abbeyville, Colorado

I’m planning to have a nose tip reduction. I have medium-thick skin and a wide nose, and I only want work done on my nose tip. During my consultation, the surgeon mentioned he would use a cephalic trim technique for tip refinement. He also explained that due to swelling, my nose might look wide and similar to my old nose until around 7 or 8 months after the surgery. He said it could take that long for the swelling to go down and for the refined look to appear. Is this accurate?

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November 18, 2024

Answer: I believe your surgeon is being conservative.

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November 18, 2024

Answer: I believe your surgeon is being conservative.

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November 18, 2024

Answer: Well, I don't like much of what you're describing in your question. More...

November 18, 2024

Answer: Well, I don't like much of what you're describing in your question. More...

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