Stiffness. When should the stiffness diminish?
Dear Gene, It is normal to experience tightness in the face associated with swelling after rhinoplasty. You are early in the recovery phase and should experience some relief in the coming week. See your surgeon for follow up appointments so that you can have peace of mind during the recovery process. See an example in the video below of immediate post surgery and then four months to give you an idea of the changes you will expect. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
