It is normal having swelling on my cheeks and jaws after rhinoplasty? (photo)

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Im on may Day 3 after my dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty..on Day 1 i was swelling around my eyes and now day 3 it went down on my cheeks and jaw..It is normal? Please Help..Thanks

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Sheikhagie,Thank you for you question. There is a lot of swelling three days post-rhinoplasty and swelling in the cheeks and the jaw may be normal as well due to gravity. Please contact your surgeon if you have additional questions. Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sheikhagie,swelling can go down to the cheeks after a rhinoplasty. It is mostly caused by gravity. If you are concerned you can always contact your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Neal Handel, MD · Answer

Swelling or edema of the soft tissues is common after rhinoplasty. It is not unusual for the swelling to descend down into the cheeks and jaws, especially if you are upright, because of gravity. It will subside.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear sheikhagie, You are fairly swollen at this time and due to gravity the swelling has concentrated in the lower portion of your face. If you have concerns I would suggest seeing your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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