Will my Nose Go Back to the Shape It Was when Cast First Came Off?

Immediately after the splint or cast is removed, it is common for the nose to look more defined. After the compression has been removed, the skin and soft tissues can swell and this can take weeks to months to significantly improve. After rhinoplasty, tip shape is typically the last thing to settle before seeing the final result; this can take 12 months or longer. During this time you will notice that the size of your tip decreases as swelling resolves and subtle details and tip definition appear. Additionally, you may notice that your tip derotates and deprojects.

Hello. At only 12 days it is impossible to assess the final results of your rhinoplsaty procedure. It will take at least 2 weeks for the majority of the swelling to subside, but it will be 6 months before you can judge your final results. After that the healing process will continue for up to a year, so be patient.


Jaime Perez, MD
Rhinoplasty Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Hello Keith,

Thank you for the question.  If you think about it the only thing that has occurred after the splint was removed is more swelling has set in.  I think you stand a very good chance of regaining the result that you initially saw after the splint was removed.  There are other factors involved in the healing process but swelling is still a big component.

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta

Let's give it six to twelve months of healing time and see what happens.  You may be amazed at the "change" over time.