9 weeks post rhinoplasty, is there a lot of swelling still? (photo)

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I am 9weeks post Rhinoplasty I had closed Rhino to remove a bump.The bump has been removed apart from that it doesnt look much different I had surgery abroad in Prague so dont speak with surgeon now when my cast was removed my nose did look smaller& nicer then it does now & then swelled up terrible after cast removal & hasnt seem to be going down much since. I have attached photos to see what u think. Also I feel it looks wonky but dont know if due to swelling

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. At 9 weeks post surgery, there is likely to be some swelling which can take 6 months or even upto a year to settle.  The final shape of the nose will become apparent then.

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. 
With Rhinoplasty, the name of the game is patience. At one week, we would expect you to have quite a bit of swelling and bruising still noticeable. By the end of two weeks, typically, you will still be swollen but look more like you have a bad cold, rather than post surgical. Swelling can take up to a year to be completely gone, however, by 9 weeks you will look very good and should see big difference from your pre-op pics. I encourage you to stay patient because from what I can see this is to be expected.

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

Typically, the initial swelling after nose surgery subsides within two to three weeks.  However, residual swelling, especially in the tip of the nose, can take about a year to resolve.Try and be patient during the healing process before you make a final assessment of your nose. Best of luck to you!

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