Open Rhinoplasty Recovery - Can I Attend a Wedding 1 Month Post-op?

Question

I am supposed to attend a celebrity wedding a month after having rhinoplasty. Since both my bones and cartilage will go through re-shaping, I'm worried about how presentable I will look for the occasion. What are the approximate/objective results I can expect one month post-op?

Edward J. Gross, MD · Answer

Yes. One month is adequate for the initial phase of healing to have you ready for a wedding. Remember to ice the nasal bridge and forehead to reduce swelling. Dr. G

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Ms. Haner,

	One month after surgery should not be problem for looking presentable.  There will still be some swelling that probable only you, your surgeon and one close to you would recognize.

	Have Fun

	Dr. ES

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

My patients are on unrestricted activity 3 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery, and there is typically very little swelling remaining 3 weeks post-op. I counsel my patients that 90% of rhinoplasty swelling is gone 3 weeks post-op; the remaining 10% of swelling may take up to a year to completely resolve. All the best from NJ

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Of course this assumes that your surgeon is experienced and does natural looking noses. The swelling won't be totally gone for 6-12 months.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

At one month, it is very likely that all bruising will be gone. However, I may differ from my colleagues in stating that your tip is likeley to still exhibit some swelling. To give you an idea, we typically wait at least 6 months before taking post-operative photos in order to display the long term result.

Open Rhinoplasty Recovery - Can I Attend a Wedding 1 Month Post-op?

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