How can I tell if my nose is still swollen or if this is the final shape? (photos)

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I know these pictures are at different angles and can cause size to look different, but they're both slightly from the side. I had a large hump removed from my nose. One is a week post op where I was happy and it looked very small. The other is almost 2 months, where it looks like it dropped and looks rounder almost bigger at the tip and just in general. Is the due to swelling? I don't get why right after surgery it felt small and great, and now it feels bigger and more bulby almost

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Anthony Bared, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling after rhinoplasty fluctuates.  It will fluctuate according to your body's retention of water.  The fluctuations in swelling will slowly diminish over time.  No two patients heal the same or within the same amount of time.  At two months after surgery, it is still far too early to discern the long term results.

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty is an interesting surgery because the final result showing the refinement of the procedure takes up to a year. If you see something that is not aligned with your expectation than you should certainly discuss with your surgeon, however you will expect to see additional swelling reduction over the next several months.

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, and the pictures.At only 2 months, there is still swelling present that will obscure the final shape. It's best to allow about a year to let the swelling subside and the final shape of the nose to be revealed.  Patience can be difficult, but necessary with rhinoplasty.  I would continue to follow closely with your surgeon and follow their recommendations.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At two months you are likely stills swollen. It can take a year or longer in some cases for the swelling to subside. Best of luck.

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