How long does it take for the tip swelling to go down after Rhinoplasty?

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I had rhinoplasty 11 months ago and am happy with the results in profile; however, the tip still seems a little bigger than I would like. My surgeon has given me steroid shots during my post op visits which seem to help a lot within the few weeks after grtting the shot, but then the swelling seems to come and go after. My surgeon said it can take up to 5 years to see the full result! Is this normal?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Usually after a primary rhinoplasty, the swelling is gone by one year, sometimes sooner.  However, this will depend upon thickness of skin, etc.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

David C. Yao, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for asking. Usually the tip is the final place swelling resolves. This is usually after a year but not all tips are treated the same. Some have cartilage grafting and possibly sutures. Depending on your specifics swelling can be longer. Hope this helps.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

The swelling after rhinoplasty can take an excruciatingly long time to resolve.  For an external approach rhinoplasty, the swelling can take 12-18 months to resolve.  Your surgeon is correct that the nose can still change after that time to some degree, but, in my opinion, swelling is unlikely to be present for up to 5 years.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after surgery. Please keep in touch with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your ongoing concerns.

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

Once the cast is removed usually after 1 week, your face will feel puffy and the area around your eyes and nose	will be bruised and swollen for several days. Cold compresses can help minimize	the swelling and reduce pain. Your doctor may also recommend pain medicine.	It takes about 10 to 14 days before most of the swelling and bruising	improves. Keep in mind everyone heals differently and tolerates pain differently.

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