How Much Bruising Should Be Expected 6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Question

Will there still be discoloration and pain 6 weeks after nose surgery?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

There should be minimal bruising left after 6 weeks, although every patient heals differently. If you tend to heal faster and have avoided medications/supplements/lifestyle habits that promote bruising, then 6 weeks is ample time for resolution.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Typically 6 weeks after the rhinoplasty the bruising should be gone. Only some really sensitive, very prone to bruising individuals could have still some minimal if any discoloration. You still can experience some swelling though. You will notice changes in the size and also the shape of your nose up to one year from your surgery day. Generally 2 weeks after surgery you should look really good

Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal for you to still have bruising and discoloration 6 weeks after your rhinoplasty surgery. Be sure you are persistent about following up with your surgeon post-surgery to make sure everything is healing correctly.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, postoperative bruising follows the Bell Curve: some patients have no bruising, the majority have some degree of bruising, and a few have extensive and/or prolonged bruising. This will vary based on the extent of the procedure, experience of the Surgeon, and various patient specific coagulation variables. If you still have bruising, I would recommend avoiding NSAIDS, vitamin E (fish oil), and green tea which may prolong the duration of the bruises.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Most post rhinoplasty bruising is gone in a couple of weeks.I have see hemosiderin pigment [part of bruising] last six months.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Virtually all if not all bruising following a rhinoplasty disappears by 2 weeks. However, you can experience discomfort at times after that. Swelling, though, may take up to a year for maximal resolution.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Bruising should be gone by about three weeks after rhinoplasty and the tenderness gone by four weeks. If you must be at work sooner, a concealer on the lower lids may do the trick.
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Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

Bruising (discoloration) after rhinoplasty is usually mostly gone by 1 week; occasional people will need a second week to fade enough to cover with makeup. VERY easy bruisers, or those with very fair skin, may sense a little yellow or greenish cast to the skin after that point if they look very closely.

	 

	Swelling (shape, not color) takes longer. Profiles look good by 1 week, but final results on profile and front view take 1 year.

	 

	Most paitients are able to return to work or social activities by 1 week.

Kimberly Lee, MD · Answer

Generally when you are about 6 weeks out from the surgery, you should not have much bruising left--although this depends on how much bruising you experience from the surgery and how your body heals. Arnica obtained at your doctor's office can help speed this process.

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there,

	Sorry you are having a bit of a longer course than the average.

	Perhaps your particular case was very complex; maybe you just bleed more and have sensitive tissues.

	Still, because your time-frame is beyond the norm, I suggest reconsultation with your surgeon. If that is not satisfactory, by all means, get a second opinion with another surgeon. For the most reward for your consultation, be sure to consult with a surgeon who is known for doing lots of noses, as contrasted with body cosmetic surgery. You should want a " superspecialist" in nasal surgery.

	When you consult, be sure to bring copies of all your operating doctor's records, including pre-op photos, operative reports and the chart contents.

	Be patient because often, suddenly , everything gets better. We shall keep our fingers crossed for you.

	 

	-Robert Kotler, MD, FACS

	 Author, SECRETS OF  A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON

How Much Bruising Should Be Expected 6 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

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