Is swelling between the eyes and on nasal bridge possible?

Question

I had rhinoplasty 11 days ago with osteotomies and i'm wondering if it is possible to have swelling between my eyes. My bridge is not as narrow as i want, is it common to have swelling in this part of the nose after a rhinoplasty ?

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Dorsal reduction can extend all the way up to the radix of the nose or root of the nose between the eyes and this area can become swollen from elevating the skin and periosteum off the nose.  At least 2 months are needed to see the likely end result. You will know when it has resolved as you will have normal sensation and the skin will be soft and supple.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only ten days after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Yes!  Swelling  is the norm and your bridge will look wide until the swelling subsides. This can take several months and up to a year and sometimes longer to subside.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

ONLY 11 days since surgery!!!! Allow 3 months at least before commenting on issues about the glabellar area of the nose. Did not your chosen operative surgeon explain the time following a rhinoplasty that the swelling all take to resolve? Best to see him/her for full in person postop healing discussion.

Is swelling between the eyes and on nasal bridge possible?

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