What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like? What can I expect? How long after a nose job does it take to heal and how long before you can go back to work, the swelling goes down, etc?
January 20, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery Just with most surgeries, the first week is the toughest. We request that all patients take at least one week off of work. At one week, the internal and external splints are removed. At this point, the swelling would have come down a lot, and the bruises likely faded or disappeared. 4-6 weeks before restarting exercise to decrease the chances of bleeding or damaging the nose (it takes that long for the bones to heal if broken). I generally tell patients won't see the final result until the year mark.
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January 20, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery Just with most surgeries, the first week is the toughest. We request that all patients take at least one week off of work. At one week, the internal and external splints are removed. At this point, the swelling would have come down a lot, and the bruises likely faded or disappeared. 4-6 weeks before restarting exercise to decrease the chances of bleeding or damaging the nose (it takes that long for the bones to heal if broken). I generally tell patients won't see the final result until the year mark.
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October 16, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery One week post op the splint and sutures are removed. If no nasal bone fractures were needed than you're already looking good! With fractures there is usually some bruising but once the splint is off makeup can be worn. Mostly people can head out in public a week to 10 days post-op. Of course there is still plenty of swelling at this stage. Most (say 70%) of the swelling usually resolves by around 6 weeks but it can take up to a year or two to see the last of the swelling go.
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October 16, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery One week post op the splint and sutures are removed. If no nasal bone fractures were needed than you're already looking good! With fractures there is usually some bruising but once the splint is off makeup can be worn. Mostly people can head out in public a week to 10 days post-op. Of course there is still plenty of swelling at this stage. Most (say 70%) of the swelling usually resolves by around 6 weeks but it can take up to a year or two to see the last of the swelling go.
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March 24, 2021
Answer: What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like? Recovery from a Rhinoplasty procedure is quite comfortable with most patients only requiring pain medication for the first 24hrs post procedure. Upon waking from surgery, your nose will be covered with a splint (which you may need to wear for up to one week). Expect to be swollen and possibly bruised around the eyes and cheek area. 80% of swelling is typically down at one month post procedure and the tip starts to show more refinement. Breathing is also significantly improved around this time. Rhinoplasty takes approximately one year for the final shape of the nose to reveal itself, however it's definitely worth the wait!
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March 24, 2021
Answer: What is the typical rhinoplasty recovery like? Recovery from a Rhinoplasty procedure is quite comfortable with most patients only requiring pain medication for the first 24hrs post procedure. Upon waking from surgery, your nose will be covered with a splint (which you may need to wear for up to one week). Expect to be swollen and possibly bruised around the eyes and cheek area. 80% of swelling is typically down at one month post procedure and the tip starts to show more refinement. Breathing is also significantly improved around this time. Rhinoplasty takes approximately one year for the final shape of the nose to reveal itself, however it's definitely worth the wait!
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