Long-term swelling - Will my nose ever look like the photo my surgeon took straight after the operation? (photos)

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

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.

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.