1.5 year post op rhinoplasty. Is this swelling normal?

Many thanks for your question
Swelling after the nose is quite typical and can vary between individuals. Hence, whilst the swelling that you are experiencing at this stage is not as common, it may still occur.
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Hello, the problems you've mentioned may be normal, it depends to your skin thikness. Some skin types may show healing process like yours. I believe it'll be fixed by itself. Best

Swelling following a rhinoplasty can fluctuate for up to two years following surgery, with the majority of swelling typically resolving within the first year. Swelling may be more persistent in revision rhinoplasty cases or in cases that require extensive grafting or repair (as may be the case following surgery performed for nasal trauma). Swelling can fluctuate during times of increased blood flow, such as during exercise or after a long period of lying flat. I recommend that you meet with your surgeon in person to discuss your concerns to ensure that your healing is progressing as anticipated.

Your swelling and fluctuation should go away with time although 2 years out is already quite far. Final results can take 3+ years especially if thick skin.

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Thomas Walker, MD, FACS
WalkerMD
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Hello! Thank you for your question.Without the photo of your face the evaluation will be difficult because the healing process it totally up to your skin type. Like if you have thick skin 1,5 year is totally normal. If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. Best Regards!

Hello, the healing process can take 2-3 years depending on the thickness of the skin and collagen density. In short, while it typically takes about a year for the nose to take its shape, in some cases, it can take 2-3 years depending on the patient.

Hi there! Great question. At 1.5 years post-op, you can certainly experience fluctuations in swelling, though they should be less and less over time. Steroid injections into the nose can be very helpful to minimize these fluctuations. These can be done roughly every 2-3 weeks depending on swelling and the amount of steroid injected. Nightly taping is also very useful. Things like exercise and diet can cause increases in blood pressure and fluid shifts leading to swelling. Perhaps revisit with your surgeon to see if any of the above may be useful. Hope this helps!