6 day post op Rhinoplasty, why does the outcome look the same as before?

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I got my rhinoplasty done 6 days ago to narrow my bulbous tip and heighten the bridge to make it look smaller but my cast fell off a day early and through the bandages it still looks like it's the same size, is this because it's swollen or did my doctor just do a horrible job. I'm really worried that I will need to have another surgery

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

6 days is still soon after surgery, and there is a great deal of swelling that can affect the appearance of the final result. In general, it can take 18-24 months before the final result is evident. 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any immediate post-operative concerns. He/she knows the details of your procedure and exactly what was performed. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The nose would be expected to be significantly swollen 6 days after rhinoplasty, so the result cannot be judged at that point yet.  It will take 6-12 months for the swelling to resolve and then you would be able to see how your nose will look.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

6 days is too soon to make any judgments about the quality of the surgery and the nature of the outcome.  even at one month, there is still swelling that makes it hard to judge.  the think the first time it is reasonable to form an solid opinion is about 3 months.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At six days after a rhinoplasty, you are more than likely very swollen. The more drastic the changes that were required, the more likely you will notice it right away. More subtle changes can take months to see.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

At 6 days post-rhinoplasty, I would expect you to still have swelling.  Every day a bit more of the swelling will resolve.  Give it time...it can take months for this swelling to completely subside.  Follow your doctors instructions to get the best outcome.

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