Rhinoplasty - why is the swelling on the tip worse now than it was day of surgery?

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When I came from surgery I was very pleased with the difference in the tip, however it is now 8 days later and I feel like the tip is now way more swollen and bulbous-y. Is this normal? Is there usually significantly less swelling the actual day of surgery?

Brian Maloney, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes , it is perfectly normal for the tip to look more swollen than the day of surgery. Swelling reaches a peak at 48 hours after surgery. Unfortunately swelling goes away much slower. Generally 80% of swelling disappears by the end of the second week. Another 10% disappears over two months and the last bit of swelling in the tip generally takes a year(sometimes 18 months). Watch your salt, consider lymphatic drainage, and discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only eight days after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are going to experience swelling up to 1 month after your surgery, and potentially longer as each patient responds to surgery/procedures differently. You will not be able to evaluate your results until you are done healing, which is 12 months post-op. Please consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Andre Aboolian, MD · Answer

that is very normal.  You were probably told before surgery that the swelling on the nose goes up and down as time goes by until it eventually is all gone which may take about one year.  So hang in there and don't look at you nose too much for at least another three months.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling is often quite significant after surgery and will persist for many months after surgery. Best of luck.

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