My Nose is Very Big and Swollen After 1 Month Post Septorhinoplasty Using my Own Rib Cartilage

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I had a septoplasty 7 years ago when columella(Septo) of nose was removed as it was coming out on left side, as a result my nose had saddled and deviated.I had a Septorhinoplasty one month ago. Also i had osteotomy done during septorhinoplasty to create a groove in the root as it was . My rib cartilage was used for grafting. Columella was reconstructed to have a proper slope from root to tip. Now my nose looks very very big from the front view. Its Just one month now what should i expect?

Babak Azizzadeh, MD · Answer

It's very common to experience swelling after a septo-rhinoplasty for up to two years, and it is especially normal to the degree in which you are describing as you are only one month out of the procedure. It's important to be patient during this time until your final results can be seen. If you're overly concerned, you should follow up with your treating surgeon.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

You will still be significantly swollen one month after rhinoplasty. In general, 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time.  It can take 18-24 months for the final result of your surgery to be evident. It is important to be patient during the healing process, as it can take some time. I would recommend communicating any concerns to your surgeon while you are healing, as they know the extent of your procedure and exactly what was performed. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your recovery.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At one month after rhinoplasty revision, you should realize that there will be a lot of swelling.  Give it time to settle down.

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