2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?

Question

Hi, I will be getting married within 2 months. And before that, I am planning to have a nose job done. Is the time enough to recover from swelling or pain? Please advise.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

In 2 months the majority of the swelling will be gone, but you will still have a fair amount of swelling in the tip which will be evident in your photos.  So, no it is not ideal and if you can have it before it would be better.
Having said that, there is a reason you want to have rhinoplasty and I would then say that your result would likely be better than the deformity or problem you have now, even at 2 months time.
Good luck.

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

First off, congratulations on your
upcoming wedding! As far as the swelling post-nose job is concerned, I would
say that you might want to schedule a little more time. Though the majority of
the swelling subsides within a 2-month time frame, the longer you wait, the
more the swelling will go down and the more your new nose will start to
surface. If possible, try to schedule the surgery with an additional month of
healing time to have even better results.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

Normally, the early recovery requires one week for the splint and sutures to be removed. One can usually return to work in 7 days. Most of the initial swelling and bruising is gone in 2-3 weeks. However, you will see subtle changes over the next 12 to 15 months post op so one must be patient during this time of wound healing internally.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

2 months is appropriate for all of the bruising to go away but there is a good chance that you will still have swelling.  If this is acceptable to you before your wedding, then go for it!

	The early results of this surgery are evident in two to three weeks and are usually quite gratifying. However, you will continue to notice an improvement in the contour and form of your nose for six to twelve months as the last remnants of the swelling disappear.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Two months is enough time to recover prior to a wedding.  There will still be approximately 10% to 15% swelling left in the nose, but it is certainly socially acceptable.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Most of the swelling after Rhinoplasty goes away in the first two weeks after surgery, but some mild swelling may be seen for several months. However, your great result should already be clearly noticeable. Of course, there are no absolutes, so be sure to find someone who is an expert at rhinoplasty and does a lot of them so the procedure won't be as traumatic and the swelling usually resolves faster.
Good luck!

Theda C. Kontis, MD · Answer

It generally takes about 1 week to 'recover" from rhinoplasty surgery. The pain after surgery lasts only a few days, and a great deal of swelling is gone after about 2 weeks. That being said, people heal differently after surgery....depending on your ethnicity and the technique the doctor used to perform your rhinoplasty. You may experience swelling of the nose (especially the tip) for 6-12 months after surgery. This is a question for your surgeon, for only they know the amount of work that needs to be done on your nose and the nature of your skin and soft tissues. You need to discuss this frankly with your physician.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty 2 months prior to your wedding is certainly not ideal, however, you will not be in significant pain nor should you have significant swelling. The final result of your surgery will be closer to one year. The obvious nasal and facial swelling after a rhinoplasty should, for the most part, be resolved in time for your photos and the wedding. Some patients can experience some difficulty breathing after a rhinoplasty for a few weeks, but the majority of patients will be breathing normally by two months.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

There should be no pain after the first evening, if at all. The swelling will not show to anyone besides you and the surgeon after 2-3 weeks.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You can certainly recover from a rhinoplasty in 2months but if you develop a complication then its a different story.
You are better off not putting yourself in such a stressful situation.  You might be better off waiting till after your wedding. If your nose can be improved with Restylane or Juvederm that might be a quick and safe alternative for now. That will get you through wedding photos and later you can have the rhinoplasty.
Regards

2 Months Enough for Rhinoplasty Recovery?

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