Can swelling after rhinoplasty cause the nose to look shorter?

Question

I have heard that swelling can cause the nose to look shorter, is that true?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello!Thank you for your question
As far as I can understand from your question
After the surgery, the nose is quite edematous and it takes 1 year for this edema to completely pass, but in the 4th month, 70% edema goes down, I recommend you to follow the process.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you are concerned that your nasal tip is too high up in the air, sit tight for a while since it may lower spontaneously, depending on your examination. I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello!  To answer your question, generally swelling may make your nose appear larger than what your outcome will be once the swelling subsides. With any Rhinoplasty, swelling may linger for up to 12 months, but most of the swelling dissipates by your three month mark.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It really depends on the specific techniques used by your surgeon during the surgery. With certain techniques, such as septal extension graft or tongue in groove technique the tip will not drop with time after surgery, and if it is over-rotated it will likely stay in that position. This is one of many reasons it is so critical to evaluate your surgeon’s long-term before and after pictures on their website. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Can swelling after rhinoplasty cause the nose to look shorter?

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