6 months post rhinoplasty - is this my end result? (photos)

Thank you for the question. It takes at least one year until the final result is seen. You are still healing and there is still swelling. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

It takes an average of 12 months for result of rhinoplasty to mature and present itself in final form; you are just haft way! Gentle massage of the areas of concern (discuss how and where with your surgeon) would help to remodel underlying scars and swelling. Patience. Good ;luck.

Dear Vivid674893,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello,
Thank you for your question. It can take even up to 18 months after surgery for all swelling/edema to resolve. It's difficult to speculate on your exact case with only these 2 photos but chances are your doctor wants to help so I would continue to follow-up with him/her. I wish you all the best.
Mark G. Albert, M.D., F.A.C.S.New York, NY and Boston, MA

Healing after rhinoplasty: it can take 12 to 18 months to see the final result of the rhinoplasty, particularly the tip. If one has particularly thick skin it can take even longer.

Appears as final result. Best to seek other in person consultations over virtual ones. I see very limited differences between before and after views?

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The procedure of rhinoplasty involves separation of the nasal cartilages from overlying and underlying tissues as it is trimmed and reshaped. The nasal bones are fractured and mobilized. The tissue trauma resulting from this "insult" is significant, resulting in swelling (which may be asymmetric) and firmness which may persist for a year or longer. This phenomenon will gradually subside. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to heal. Some surgeons advocate the use of nasal tapes to control the swelling in the early postoperative period.
I recommend continued follow-up with your surgeon as you are a long way from being healed.
Best wishes...