Why is my Nose Twice As Wide After Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Nine days after rhinoplasty is too early to evaluate your results.I would recommend you discuss your concerns further with your surgeon. Best wishes.

 Dear Shelly- first of all, do not panic. What you are experiencing is well within the norm after a rhinoplasty. The first 2-3 weeks the nose swells significantly, especially if an open approach was used ( an incision on the outside and around the inside of the nostrils).

 

A couple things you can do to help: alternate cold and warm compresses- a frozen bag of peas on your nose for 15 minutes followed for 15 minutes with a sock filled with rice put in the microwave for 15 minutes. A clean sock is preferable!  Get up and move around for 30 minutes each day with some gentle exercise, not the gym, just walking. Sleep with your head up on 2-3 pillows or in a recliner.

 

Everyone is different in the amount of swelling and bruising they experience after rhinoplasty. For most people, the first few weeks cause the most distress as the nose does not look like what they had hoped. You should find a significant improvement in the upcoming weeks if you are 9 days post op now. Keep in mind that residual swelling can last for up to 6 months, especially in the tip, which is the last area to lose swelling. Hopefully you have a post-op visit with your surgeon coming soon. Be sure to discuss your concerns. 

Hang in there, this will get better. Best wishes, Dr S

 

 

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