I understand that you won’t see the full results of a nose job for almost a year after the surgery. But what I’m wondering is when does the face look normal again after the surgery? Like, no swelling, cast, bruising, etc. When you see before and after picture of nose jobs, the after picture usually looks as though the person has completely healed. How long after the nose job is the “after” photo usually taken?
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Answer: Obvious stigmata a rhinoplasty usually gone in a couple weeks.
When surgeons use dissolvable sutures in the columella, they often use plain gut, fast absorbing sutures, which typically fall off by 1-2 weeks. If 2 weeks have gone by and they still remain in place, i would request to take them out so that they don't leave any track marks around the incision....
This should not have an impact on your final result, as your nose is strong at the 6 week mark. I would recommend following up with your surgeon with any additional concerns. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Hi BenM15,
Thanks for your question. The typically inflammatory period after surgery lasts no more than 2-3 months on average. In my practice, at 2 months, my patients actually go back fully to all activities. This includes contact sports, as the bones of the nose are...
