Rhinoplasty swelling, is possible it will never go away?

Thank you for your question. It is important to consult with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon regarding all questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a thorough physical examination. Swelling post-rhinoplasty solely depends on the complexity of the surgery. In such cases of complex procedures, nasal swelling can last from two weeks to eight weeks. In order to reduce the swelling in a timely manner, I recommend all patients to perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy around the nasal area coupled with post-operative taping and anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by your facial plastic surgeon. If the swelling remains after 12-18 months, I would strongly advise the patient to contact their facial plastic surgeon for a consultation and possible revision procedure. Best of luck to you!

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.-  

Nasal tip swelling can last a long time. Most settle down by about a year but some can take longer..

Thank you for your question.It is important to consult with your surgeon about any questions or concerns you may have so they can give you a physical examination. If it is swelling that is swelling causing the tip to appear larger then it will eventually resolve. Swelling can cause the appearance of unevenness or enlargement. It takes 6 months for 90% of the swelling to resolve after a rhinoplasty. During this waiting period, several treatment options can reduce the swelling. First, post-operative taping is imperative to decrease swelling and mold the shape of the nose. This can be performed for a minimum of 2 weeks with recommendations commonly for 3 months. Second, a short course of oral steroids (Medrol dose pack) can be beneficial in the early stages to decrease swelling and pain. Third, I commonly use a dilute solution of Kenalog with Marcaine to decrease swelling of the nasal tip. If after 12-18 months, you are still unhappy with your results, I would contact your surgeon or a board certified plastic surgeon for a revision because at this point, all the swelling should be resolved and you are left with your final result.Best of luck in your recovery!Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science