I have wanted a nose job for the last 15 years. I just got engaged (yay!) and I am wondering what are the pros and cons of getting rhinoplasty before my wedding. If my wedding is in less than a year, is that enough time for my new nose to look normal? Is it enough time for the swelling to go down? What if I need revision? Is this a good idea or should I wait until after my wedding? In terms of my goals I just want my bump removed and to reduce my tip to get that ski slope button nose look.
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. In your case, if you had 3-4 months before your wedding, you would be fine. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, I think it is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons. In your case, if you had 3-4 months before your wedding, you would be fine. A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @mross921. Congrats on your engagement! In general, swelling after a rhinoplasty can last up to one year. Swelling of the tip usually takes the longest to resolve. I would recommend waiting if you plan on getting married in less than 6 months.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi @mross921. Congrats on your engagement! In general, swelling after a rhinoplasty can last up to one year. Swelling of the tip usually takes the longest to resolve. I would recommend waiting if you plan on getting married in less than 6 months.
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May 23, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty before Wedding It generally takes about a year for all of the swelling from a rhinoplasty to resolve. if you have thick nasal skin, and are undergoing a very extensive rhinoplasty procedure, it could take even longer than that. You certainly would not have time to have an initial rhinoplasty and revision surgery prior to your wedding.
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May 23, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty before Wedding It generally takes about a year for all of the swelling from a rhinoplasty to resolve. if you have thick nasal skin, and are undergoing a very extensive rhinoplasty procedure, it could take even longer than that. You certainly would not have time to have an initial rhinoplasty and revision surgery prior to your wedding.
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Getting a rhinoplasty before a wedding: Getting a rhinoplasty before a wedding: The dilemma of how long before a wedding a rhinoplasty can be performed is a question that comes up quite regularly in my practice. The length of time involved in the healing process depends on the type of nose the patient has and the type of changes they are seeking. The change from removal of a dorsal hump is apparent virtually from the beginning. Tips take the longest time to look their best averaging approximately a year. However many tips look better than they did before after about 3 to 4 months even though they won’t look their final best for approximately a year. One of my most traumatic Rhinoplasty Patients did a TikTok after exactly 3 months and when viral for how good it looked. I have generally considered 3 to 4 months be the shortest acceptable time before a wedding. By 3 to 4 months there will be no restriction on activity, being in the sun, etc. all but the most extreme cases the nose will overall look better than before by this time even though it is not yet its final best. The patients who should consider longer than four months are those with very bulbous tips and very thick skin. Those are the patients who will take the longest to look their final best although even some of them will probably look better by six months than they did before, even though the tip does not look its final best yet.
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March 23, 2022
Answer: Getting a rhinoplasty before a wedding: Getting a rhinoplasty before a wedding: The dilemma of how long before a wedding a rhinoplasty can be performed is a question that comes up quite regularly in my practice. The length of time involved in the healing process depends on the type of nose the patient has and the type of changes they are seeking. The change from removal of a dorsal hump is apparent virtually from the beginning. Tips take the longest time to look their best averaging approximately a year. However many tips look better than they did before after about 3 to 4 months even though they won’t look their final best for approximately a year. One of my most traumatic Rhinoplasty Patients did a TikTok after exactly 3 months and when viral for how good it looked. I have generally considered 3 to 4 months be the shortest acceptable time before a wedding. By 3 to 4 months there will be no restriction on activity, being in the sun, etc. all but the most extreme cases the nose will overall look better than before by this time even though it is not yet its final best. The patients who should consider longer than four months are those with very bulbous tips and very thick skin. Those are the patients who will take the longest to look their final best although even some of them will probably look better by six months than they did before, even though the tip does not look its final best yet.
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Wedding! Hello,
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March 17, 2022
Answer: Wedding! Hello,
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. There are many factors that will go into whether or not you will be healed enough from rhinoplasty to have it done before your wedding. The approach used (closed versus open), the maneuvers performed, thickness of skin, etc. In order to get a consult and surgery date with a reputable surgeon, you are likely looking at many months (most surgeons take 1-2 months to get in for a consult and another 1-2 months to get a surgery date). I recommend consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty to get a better idea of a timeline. Best of luck!
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. There are many factors that will go into whether or not you will be healed enough from rhinoplasty to have it done before your wedding. The approach used (closed versus open), the maneuvers performed, thickness of skin, etc. In order to get a consult and surgery date with a reputable surgeon, you are likely looking at many months (most surgeons take 1-2 months to get in for a consult and another 1-2 months to get a surgery date). I recommend consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty to get a better idea of a timeline. Best of luck!
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