Nose still looks the same width two weeks post rhinoplasty? (photo)

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I underwent rhinoplasty surgery two weeks ago with the primary concern being my nose was too wide. So far I am upset with the results as my nose looks exactly the same width wide. My nose sticks out less in the profile view, but this was not as large a concern for me. I saw myself in pictures from yesterday and my nose looks no different. Could this be due to swelling? Is it too early to be disappointed? I know full results can take months but I don't see and difference in the width

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

Yes, it is way too early. I usually tell my patients that they will start to see the changes in their tip at around two months. After that, it will still take several months for complete healing to be complete, particularly in patients with thicker skin.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

You will still have a considerable amount of swelling after two weeks. In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. It can take up to 18-24 months to see the final result of your surgery. The nose will continue to change as you heal, and it would be best to give it some time. I would recommend communicating any concerns to your surgeon, as they know the extent of your procedure and exactly what was performed. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your recovery.

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

You are too early in your recovery to judge the lasting results. Because of swelling that normally is present early on it would be premature to consider your rhinoplasty unsuccessful. A minimum of 9 months should pass before considering touch up surgery.

Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Dear Bridget - many thanks for posting your questionI understand you concerns, but the swelling that your nose demonstrates in your photograph can take 6 months or more to settle.In fact, most plastic surgeons agree that the final result of a rhinoplasty cannot be judged until 1-year post-op.Things will definitely get better, so please try not to worry, and let the swelling settle.Good luck

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

2 weeks is too early to judge the results of a rhinoplasty due to swelling.	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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