Bridge too high after rhinoplasty - how much does it go down after a year, on average?

Generally, after a year of recovery with rhinoplasty, what you see is what you get.  This is especially true of the bridge.  In fact, you probably have not noticed much of a change in the bridge since 6 weeks or so after your surgery.  

Generally by one year post-op, you will not see much more of a reduction in the swelling to bring the profile further down. I would discuss this with your surgeon because a revision to bring this into better alignment with your expectations is fairly easy to accomplish.

Hello,The bridge can be reduce any amount or not at all. You'll need to speak to your surgeon to determine your result so far.Best of luck!

Dear fkoanaIn my experience, on average, the bridge edema settles to close to final shape at around 3 to 4 months while the tip edema and final shape can take as long as 8-9 months depending on your skin type (thickness). Revision rhinoplasty can take longer.

After the sewlling is gone down so should the nasal dorsum. Give it several months before deciding on the result. Goid luck

Your bridge does not go down much except for if it was built up with diced cartilage grafting. When your hump is removed you can expect to retain whatever fullness you were provided. Please provide a photo so we can give you more accurate recommendations.

Dear fkoana, The majority of your swelling should be dissipating around the three to four month post operative period with some residual swelling (typically more so in the tip) that may take an entire year. Your surgeon will be able to give you a good idea of how much swelling you still have to resolve and will be able to walk you through the recovery process. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.