Swollen tip on day 6 after open rhinoplasty. (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photos. At 6 days postoperatively, you are still very early in your healing process. Swelling at this point in your recovery is to be expected. Every recovery is different but swelling is typically worst in the first couple of weeks and slowly subsides with time. Most patients feel they look normal by the 6-8 week mark , but it can take up to a year for your nose to heal completely. Best of luck with your recovery.

Nasal tip swelling can take a long to to resolve after rhinoplasty.  I typically tell my patients not to spend too much time looking in the mirror for the first couple weeks after rhinoplasty because it is easy to become discouraged by temporary inflammatory changes.  If you have concerns with your nose I always recommend addressing them with your surgeon.  

It is normal to have swelling after surgery and it can take a few days to reach a maximum.  This should begin to slowly resolve with time.  The tip tends to hold more swelling then the rest of the nose so try to be patient.  Best of luck.