My Nose is Getting Bigger After Rhynoplasty

Swelling for rhinoplasty can last a very long time.  It is in a year's time that all of the swelling would be resolved.  It is not unusual for you to have swelling at 3 months that fluctuates.

Dr. ES

I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It makes no sense why your nose would be getting bigger and why  you would be experiencing some inflammatory response at this point in time. I t may help to review your photos as well.

Hi Grimesland,

Massage of your nose should not make it sore 3 months after rhinoplasty, perhaps you are massaging a bit too firmly Sven.  You should have your physician examine your nose carefully to be sure that there is no infection or early cyst formation.  Compare your photos to confirm if your nose is truly getting larger.  Make sure that you tell the truth....I once had this patient named Pinocchio...just kiddin'.  See your rhinoplasty surgeon.  I hope that your nose settles well.

Gippetto

Postoperative nasal edema is common after rhinoplasty and varies in amount and duration based on the extent of surgery, the skin thickness, and whether the nasal structure was increased or decreased in size.  Patients with thick skin tend to have more swelling then patients with thin skin.  When the nose is made smaller, the skin envelope still remains the same size; this often leads to more tissue swelling as it conforms to the smaller nasal structure.

If you were happy with the size of your nose after the splint came off tells me that swelling is the problem. Post-operative swelling can vary significantly between individuals.  I have some patients "tape" their nose to control swelling.  While steroids can also be very helpful,  time is usually the treatment of choice for swelling.