How Long Does Skin Reshaping Last After Rhinoplasty?

Hi Cleveland,

With thick, young skin it may take a few years for your nose to settle.  It does take time so be patient and eventually your skin will drape better.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

The skin redraping process takes at least a year (even longer with thicker skin or revision cases). I will sometimes have my patients do exercises to help stretch the skin over the bridge to help things along, but it does take time.

Revision rhinoplasty is a long term healing process. I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. I frequently inject a small amount of a dilute steroid into the nose in revision rhinoplasty patients since this will help some of the swelling go down and help prevent scarring in the area. More than likely, the skin will normalize over time.

Andrew C. Campbell, M.D.

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
 

The final shape and appearance of the nose following rhinoplasty is not fully determined until at least one year after surgery.  Even after one year, the nasal appearance will continue to mature over time.  In your situation, the "skin soft tissue envelope" will take some time to settle.  The "shrink wrap effect" of scar tissue formation under the skin will take upwards of a year.  Good Luck, Dr. Corrado

After a revision rhinoplasty, which you state you had 6 months ago, often times it will take up to 1 year to see your final results.  The shadowing and asymmetry that you describe may or may not be attributed to swelling.  It may also be a result of scar tissue formation or irregularity of the underlying tissues.  I would encourage you to see your operating surgeon to be evaluated.  Good luck!