My Nose Looks Very Long 9 Days After the Nose Job.

Hello and thanks for the question. At nine days following rhinoplasty, it is very early in the healing process. At this point the entire nose is swollen which causes the nose to appear larger than it will be in the upcoming days to weeks. Additionally, swelling in the columella (between the nostrils) and even the upper lip can cause the nose to appear more rotated (upturned) than it will as the swelling subsides. I advise patients to wait 10-12 days before returning to work or social activities if they want to "get away with" having undergone nasal surgery.

Depending on the techniques used during your surgery, I would expect the nose to drop to some extent and appear smaller all around. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon and wait several months to a year to fully assess your outcome. There are certainly revision rhinoplasty maneuvers which your surgeon can utilize to address your concerns, if they persist at that time. 

Best regards,

Dr. Mehta

Hello,

9 days is still soon after your surgery, and the presence of swelling is affecting the appearance of your nose. The final result of your rhinoplasty may not be evident until 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder of the swelling goes down over time. Please discuss any concerns with your surgeon, as he/she knows the extent of your surgery and exactly what was performed. Thank you for the question, and best of luck to you.

Dr. Nassif

It is very common for the tip to be stiff and over-projected (pointy) in the few weeks after surgery - it will typically relax considerably over time