Will my nose bridge go down over time? I’m 10 days post op rhinoplasty (photos)

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I had a closed rhinoplasty where my surgeon removed the bridge, narrowed and shortened the tip. I also asked him to lower the bridge and he said he would. When the cast was removed 3DAYS ago I noticed my bridge is still high. Is this the swelling? Will it go down over time? And wil the tip stay where it is or will it drop? I’m really not satisfied with the results so far and tried to e-mail my doctor about it but I havent received any anwsers from his part.

Waleed Ezzat, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and sharing your photos. At just 10 days after your rhinoplasty, it’s nearly impossible to tell what your final results might look like. It will take several weeks for swelling to diminish and about a year for results to fully develop. Try to be patient and give yourself some more time to heal before deciding if you’d like a revision rhinoplasty.
Hope this helps to ease your worries.
  
-Dr. E

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. If, one year from now, you are unhappy with your nose, then that is the time to think about a revision procedure. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose and under eyes take the time to heal. I hope this helps.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to give yourself some more healing time.  Your nose and surrounding areas are going to be swollen for a while and you should be consulting the surgeon that performed the procedure but give yourself some time before going back in so some of it can subside. It can take up to a year for final results.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hello Alexizak, It is far too early to judge the final result since you are only 3 days post op and your nose is still healing (rhinoplasty takes about one year to fully heal). During the healing process swelling dissipates gradually. Please continue to ice and take Arnica tablets (they help with bruising/swelling). Best,Dr. Nima

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You're still really early in the healing process and need to allow more time for your nose to heal.Typically, the initial swelling after nose surgery subsides within two to three weeks.  However, residual swelling, especially in the tip of the nose, can take about a year to resolve as the contour refines. Swelling can also vary through the day, being more prominent in the morning. Try and be patient as your nose will continue to heal and make changes.

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