Hi I had rhinoplasty 10months ago but my nose still doesn’t look like the photo by surgeon took after the operation. Do most noses shrink down the photo or not? If so how long could it take? Thanks
Answer: How long does it take after rhinoplasty to see the final result? How long does it take after rhinoplasty to see the final result? for people with average skin it generally takes at least one year to see the final result particularly of the tip. For people with thicker than average skin it could take more like 2 to 3 years. In some cases Cortizone injection is used to speed up the resolution of scar tissue and swelling .When this is used, how much is used, and how many times varies dramatically from one patient to the next.
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Answer: How long does it take after rhinoplasty to see the final result? How long does it take after rhinoplasty to see the final result? for people with average skin it generally takes at least one year to see the final result particularly of the tip. For people with thicker than average skin it could take more like 2 to 3 years. In some cases Cortizone injection is used to speed up the resolution of scar tissue and swelling .When this is used, how much is used, and how many times varies dramatically from one patient to the next.
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September 4, 2022
Answer: Healing After Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Your picture was taken right after the surgery so it did not have the chance to get swollen yet. From your pictures, I can see that you have thick skin. Thick skin takes longer to heal and it takes at least 12 months for your nose to completely settle. Be patient and you will see the swelling get better in time. Have a wonderful evening.
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September 4, 2022
Answer: Healing After Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Your picture was taken right after the surgery so it did not have the chance to get swollen yet. From your pictures, I can see that you have thick skin. Thick skin takes longer to heal and it takes at least 12 months for your nose to completely settle. Be patient and you will see the swelling get better in time. Have a wonderful evening.
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Nose appearance may continue to improve You are still recovering from your rhinoplasty surgery. The nose remains swollen for a prolonged period of time, and I tell my patients that it will be at least one year before we can judge the outcome after rhinoplasty. Immediate postoperative photos may not reflect the final outcome because it does not reflect the healing process that is different in everyone. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon as they are familiar with the typical recovery with their rhinoplasty technique.
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Nose appearance may continue to improve You are still recovering from your rhinoplasty surgery. The nose remains swollen for a prolonged period of time, and I tell my patients that it will be at least one year before we can judge the outcome after rhinoplasty. Immediate postoperative photos may not reflect the final outcome because it does not reflect the healing process that is different in everyone. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon as they are familiar with the typical recovery with their rhinoplasty technique.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Long-term swelling - Will my nose ever look like the photo my surgeon took straight after the operation? Your nose does appear swollen, wide and a bit crooked along it's length, and we have seen several patients who have had swollen nasal appearances for over a year. If your nose looks much better and narrower in the evening as compared to the morning, your swelling will dissipate. If your 10am nose looks like your 10 pm nose, you may be seeing your final result. An examination is necessary. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Long-term swelling - Will my nose ever look like the photo my surgeon took straight after the operation? Your nose does appear swollen, wide and a bit crooked along it's length, and we have seen several patients who have had swollen nasal appearances for over a year. If your nose looks much better and narrower in the evening as compared to the morning, your swelling will dissipate. If your 10am nose looks like your 10 pm nose, you may be seeing your final result. An examination is necessary. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Hello! It is possible that your nose will continue to improve. Intraoperative photos are very hard to judge as the healing process can be so variable between patients. I tell my patients that rhinoplasty is a journey and swelling can take well through 12 months to finally settle down. If you haven't tried compressions, taping, and steroid injections, that would be a good starting point. If improvement is seen, I would continue with those interventions. If the swelling in your photo fluctuates with salt in your diet, excess heat exposure during the day, etc., it is likely swelling. Hope this helps.
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Swelling after Rhinoplasty Hello! It is possible that your nose will continue to improve. Intraoperative photos are very hard to judge as the healing process can be so variable between patients. I tell my patients that rhinoplasty is a journey and swelling can take well through 12 months to finally settle down. If you haven't tried compressions, taping, and steroid injections, that would be a good starting point. If improvement is seen, I would continue with those interventions. If the swelling in your photo fluctuates with salt in your diet, excess heat exposure during the day, etc., it is likely swelling. Hope this helps.
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