After 3 Days from Rhinoplasty, the Swelling Moved to my Lower Cheeks!

Question

the swelling was around my eyes, second day on my upper cheeks and finally it's now on my lower cheeks along my jaw line. Should I apply ice to this part of the face? Please help!

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

it is quite normal for swelling to move down from the nose to the cheeks - ice may help but a low salt diet and keeping your head elevated also help

Elie Levine, MD · Answer

No need to apply ice. Gravity affects swelling. Swelling from around the nose and eyes will migrate down slowly in the first week after surgery and generally will be gone by about a week after surgery. Other than rest and keeping your head elevated, time alone will help the swelling resolve.

James M. Pearson, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Nesreen. During the days following rhinoplasty, the swelling in the midface can descend to involve the lower face. In the absence of other symptoms, that does not sound abnormal. Always follow your surgeon's instructions regarding postoperative nasal care and inform him or her about any concerns. The edema typically continues to descend and dissipate over the next days. At 3 days after surgery, I have not found the application of cold compresses to speed up that process. I hope that helps. Good luck.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

No worries. This is common.  It may also turn black and blue and yellow. Ice will help as will arnica or auriderm gel. It will disappear.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling is quite common after a rhinoplasty.  The bruising will commonly go into the cheeks and sometimes in to the lower face. This should get better with time.

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