I had an open primary rhinoplasty four months ago to refine my tip (ps used sutures and strut graft) but it doesn't look any smaller than before. It's big, hard and even overprojected looking. My doctor said if its hard then it's still swollen. Will it eventually soften up and decrease in size? Or, should I consider a revision after it's done healing? It's hard to beleive that my tip is 40% still swollen.
Answer: Generally, healing following nasal surgery takes as long as 12-18 months.
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Answer: Generally, healing following nasal surgery takes as long as 12-18 months.
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Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty: 4 months post-op Hello and thank you for your question. You are still in the very early stages of healing at four months postop. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. Most patients are able to return to work and resume exercise one week after surgery. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty: 4 months post-op Hello and thank you for your question. You are still in the very early stages of healing at four months postop. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. Most patients are able to return to work and resume exercise one week after surgery. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Tip swelling Tip swelling is an extremely normal part of the healing process after nose surgery. Nevertheless, the level of swelling present in a patient is a very individual thing and therefore it can not be determined exactly how long it will take for the swelling to go away completely.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Tip swelling Tip swelling is an extremely normal part of the healing process after nose surgery. Nevertheless, the level of swelling present in a patient is a very individual thing and therefore it can not be determined exactly how long it will take for the swelling to go away completely.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Tip Swelling and Recovery Various factors contribute to swelling after rhinoplasty. Surgical delicacy, lifestyle, allergens, smoking, taping, nasal skin thickness and caring all contribute to the extent of postoperative swelling. A nose job shows its final result in 1 year. It sometimes even takes up to 2 years for some patients for their nose to have its final shape post surgery. Typically, you get operated, have your cast removed in 5-7 days and will have your nose swelling start to decline with time. I generally tell my patients that 70% of swelling will be gone in 1 month, 90% in 3-6 months, 99% in 1 year and 100% in 2 years.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Tip Swelling and Recovery Various factors contribute to swelling after rhinoplasty. Surgical delicacy, lifestyle, allergens, smoking, taping, nasal skin thickness and caring all contribute to the extent of postoperative swelling. A nose job shows its final result in 1 year. It sometimes even takes up to 2 years for some patients for their nose to have its final shape post surgery. Typically, you get operated, have your cast removed in 5-7 days and will have your nose swelling start to decline with time. I generally tell my patients that 70% of swelling will be gone in 1 month, 90% in 3-6 months, 99% in 1 year and 100% in 2 years.
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July 24, 2018
Answer: Swelling and hardness this is difficult to answer without seeing pre op and current photos for comparison but 3-4 months is very early and especially if you had thicker skin you Rhinoplasty will be in it “infancy “ in terms of evolution Swelling will continue to settle over 12-14 months but if structural grafting has been used ( most modern rhinoplasties) then the firmness will remain long term which is a good thing and not a bad thing
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July 24, 2018
Answer: Swelling and hardness this is difficult to answer without seeing pre op and current photos for comparison but 3-4 months is very early and especially if you had thicker skin you Rhinoplasty will be in it “infancy “ in terms of evolution Swelling will continue to settle over 12-14 months but if structural grafting has been used ( most modern rhinoplasties) then the firmness will remain long term which is a good thing and not a bad thing
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Tip swelling and firmness after a rhinoplasty Tip swelling and firmness after a rhinoplasty can last about a year depending on the degree of surgery to the tip and the use of grafts. There is no doubt that when grafts are used such as a columellar strut graft the tip can feel quite firm for longer and when it does soften it may be a little firmer than you have been used to in the past. It is important to understand that the strut graft is used for very important reasons to maintain the tip support and prevents the tip dropping in the future. It is best in the early stages simply to be patient and take guidance and reassurance by keeping in touch with your surgeon.
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Tip swelling and firmness after a rhinoplasty Tip swelling and firmness after a rhinoplasty can last about a year depending on the degree of surgery to the tip and the use of grafts. There is no doubt that when grafts are used such as a columellar strut graft the tip can feel quite firm for longer and when it does soften it may be a little firmer than you have been used to in the past. It is important to understand that the strut graft is used for very important reasons to maintain the tip support and prevents the tip dropping in the future. It is best in the early stages simply to be patient and take guidance and reassurance by keeping in touch with your surgeon.
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