I am 7 weeks post rhinoplasty and I think my nose is crooked.

Thanks for your question. Although you are 7 weeks post-op, your nose is still swollen which affects the way it looks. As your nose heals and settles into place, it changes subtly. These are not changes that you will notice in the mirror from one day to the next, but rather is a transformation over time. External swelling usually gets a lot better in the fist couple of months after surgery, however it can take a full year (or more) for the internal swelling to completely resolve. The good news is, that although swelling can cause asymmetry, it's not permanent. If you are concerned that the amount of swelling that you are experiencing is abnormal, I recommend schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon so that they can assess you in person. Good luck!

It is too soon to denote results at 2 months after rhinoplasty.  The swelling present after rhinoplasty can be asymmetric, causing the nose to appear deviated.  It is important to have very close follow-up with your surgeon as measures can be taking throughout the healing process to help control the final results.

Thank you very much for enquire.

It's too early to make value judgments with only 7 weeks 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.-

Hi there,Don't fret. Seven weeks is not a long time. Takes 3-4 months for the nose to settle in. Perhaps you are just one of those patients who takes a bit longer. Even if there is a little asymmetry at three to four months, it can be corrected with temporary or permanent fillers. You need not fear having a second operation. Also, maybe your surgeon can recommend some medication to speed up swelling reduction.Best wishes.

Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. Part of that process is waiting for swelling to go down to see your result. Patients with thicker skin, revision surgery, rib grafting, extensive tip work may experience prolonged swelling.

In the first 6-8 weeks the majority of swelling will go down. Over the next 6-9 months you'll experience a downward trending rollercoaster of swelling going up and down depending on your exposure to heat, sun, or salt. At one year, you're close to your final result; however, the nose is known to continue healing and refining by very small amounts for years after that. So, at 7 weeks, you're still in the first phase of healing.

The swelling commonly goes down in an uneven way. First one side and then the other goes down, which may give the appearance of a crooked nose until the other side catches up. The tip is the last area to settle down. It's important to follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your follow-up appointments so your surgeon can track your progress toward a safe and happy outcome. Safety comes first.