Rhinoplasty Recovery. Changing Everyday?

Swelling can fluctuate for at least a few months and some days it will look better than others. This is perhaps due in part to allergies, food intake, humidity, and other factors we do not fully understand.  The nose will be more likely to look swollen in the morning because, lying down, the effects of gravity are lost and the nose tends to swell more. That is also true with other facial plastic surgery procedures like eyelid surgery.

   An increase in swelling after rhinoplasty could have occurred due to increased activity, fluid retention globally, etc.  Followup with your plastic surgeon if there are any other further concerns.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Recovery from a rhinoplasty takes time; you won't be able to see your final results for almost a year. Swelling early on in the healing process is normal and it may also come and go. If you choose, you can try sleeping on your back again (if not already doing so) as that may help reduce some swelling in the face. It will still be awhile until you are fully healed so be patient during the healing process and good luck with your new nose. “Dr. D”