Normal to Have Headaches Everyday After Rhinoplasty?

Question

It has been 8 days since my Rhinoplasty. How much longer are the headaches going to last? I've been having them since surgery.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after surgery. Please keep in touch with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your ongoing concerns.

C. Spencer Cochran, MD · Answer

Depending on what techniques were used and whether or not the nasal bones were broken, it is not uncommon for patients to experience a headache in the first several days following surgery. However, a persistent headache 8 days after surgery warrants a return visit to your physician.

Julian De Silva, MD · Answer

In most people discomfort and pain after
rhinoplasty settles 24-48 hours after the surgery. In patients where the nasal
bones have been narrowed, a minority of patients may find
some sensitivity and discomfort over the bridge of the nose intermittently for
several weeks.

In addition there is some swelling on
the inside lining of the nose that can result in symptoms of congestion, this
can result in headaches particularly in sensitive individuals if coupled with
other conditions such as hay fever. These patients may benefit
from additional medications during the recovery period.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Since it has only been eight days since your rhinoplasty, it is normal to have facial pressure, headache, due to the rhinoplasty.  When the nasal bones are broken and reset with osteotomies, it does tend to take a couple of weeks for the headaches to go away.  For many before and after examples of closed rhinoplasty, please see the link below

S. Randolph Waldman, MD · Answer

You should return and discuss this with your surgeon as continuous headaches are uncommon  one week after rhinoplasty.  Most of our patients do not take pain medication for more than a day or two following the procedure.

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