Do Rhinoplasty Results Really Take a Year to Show?

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about the size
and shape of their nose following rhinoplasty surgery.This anxiety is normal and occurs for a
variety of reasons.It’s important to
realize that wound healing is a dynamic process that can take 12 to 18 months
to reach completion.During this time
the nose may be extremely swollen.Swelling takes time to resolve and the nasal tip is the last area to see
improvement.During
this period, it’s not unusual for patients to be anxious and in some cases
unhappy with their result.It’s safe to
say that the majority of these patients are ultimately happy with their result
once swelling has resolved and wound healing is complete.This
process typically lasts about a year following rhinoplasty.It’s therefore important to be patient
following this procedure.When revisional
surgery is necessary, it shouldn’t be undertaken until the swelling has
completely resolved.This usually takes
about a year.If
you’re concerned about the appearance of your nose, it’s important to maintain
contact with your plastic surgeon.Your
surgeon should be able to reassure you and alleviate your anxiety.

In general, swelling after rhinoplasty takes months and months to fully resolve and the tip is affected the longest.

 It takes 6-12 months to see the final result from your surgery. Don't be worried--noses are often like yours at this time. You should see more  reduction of the swelling in the next 3 months.