Swelling 3 years after rhinoplasty

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Would really appreciate some help/advise. I had rhinoplasty 3 years ago for a smallish hump. I do have very thin skin in general and the swelling was significant I ended up having steroid injections but it only kept the swelling at bay for a little while. I am now 3 years post op and I am constantly waking up wondering what my nose will be like today. I find it it’s hot my nose will swell up! My nose before surgery didn’t do this. Many thanks, chloe

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question
As far as I can understand from your question
If you send 2 photos from the front and side profile, we can make an accurate evaluation.
It would be better face to face consultation
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Rarely, people may experience chronic inflammation from permanent sutures. This would be very uncommon. Everyone's face is the most swollen in the morning, and somebody's nasal appearance can vary depending upon the amount of water that they are retaining, especially after rhinoplasty. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Robert J. Chouake, MD · Answer

Hi Chloe,
Swelling after a primary rhinoplasty typically lasts up to 1 year, with the tip of the nose taking the longest to settle. Noses with thicker skin also tend to experience more swelling. However, swelling 3 years after a primary rhinoplasty is uncommon. It’s possible that scar tissue may have developed, giving the appearance of swelling, though scar tissue wouldn’t fluctuate based on the day or temperature.
I recommend scheduling a consultation and taking pictures of your nose throughout the week to show your doctor the changes you’re noticing. If it’s scar tissue, it can be excised. If, for some atypical reason, you’re still experiencing persistent swelling, there are less invasive treatment options available as well.
Take care,  Dr. Chouake

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

At three years after surgery, you no longer have swelling related to surgery or healing.
The initially inflammation from the healing process has subsided long ago.
Fluctuations you’re currently experiencing are not related to healing from surgery. What you have now is your final outcome.
Lots of variables can affect the amount fluid in our tissues.
This includes sodium intake and other variables.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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