After getting the splint off, my nose is getting bigger after Rhinoplasty?

May 28, 2009
Asked By:angel35 in Ireland

I had reduction Rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller. After getting the splint off, I was happy cause my nose seemed small but everytime now I look in the mirror it seems to be getting bigger. Is this normal and will it go down again?

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December 17, 2014

Answer: Swelling after surgery

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 17, 2014

Answer: Swelling after surgery

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June 15, 2018

Answer: Removal of Nasal Splint

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2018

Answer: Removal of Nasal Splint

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Be Patient, Your Nose Should Improve With Time

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C. Spencer Cochran, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
December 18, 2014

Answer: Be Patient, Your Nose Should Improve With Time

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C. Spencer Cochran, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist

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December 18, 2014

Answer: Yes it will.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Yes it will.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Swelling usually improves with time after Rhinoplasty.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 18, 2014

Answer: Swelling usually improves with time after Rhinoplasty.

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