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

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How much does the bridge of the nose usually reduce after rhinoplasty? I am still early on during the rhinoplasty timeline and even though the nose already looks great, the bridge is too high and it doesn't make my profile look anywhere close to how I would've liked it. Thanks.

John Bitner, MD · Answer

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.

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

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.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

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.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

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

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