Will my Nose Fill out Permanantly After the Cast?

Hi LaTonya,
Don't worry. It is normal for the nose to appear "narrow" when the cast is first removed. The nose under the splint has had pressure on it while the areas outside of the splint have increased swelling.
Once the splint is removed, it only takes a few hours for the swelling to even out. Good luck and enjoy your new nose.
Dr. P

With any surgery, especially rhinoplasty, you really have to be patient and give it some time. You can look in the mirror, but don't drive yourself crazy. There are going to be changes as the tissues settle and the swelling resolves. Give it several months before even thinking about getting worried. Good luck.

Significant post operative swelling is expected at one week following rhinoplasty. Once the splint is removed for good the swelling will dissipate gradually over the nose and midface. During this process there may be areas which appear slightly asymmetric or out of balance. I advise my patients prior to surgery of this and they expect to begin seeing the true result of the procedure after a few weeks.

Remember also that complete resolution of swelling post-rhinoplasty can take 6 to 12 months, though the majority should resolve in the first month or so. In addition, many patients need a little time to adjust to the altered appearance of their nose so I would not worry too much about a brief glimpse during a splint change.