Why does my nose look exactly the same after rhinoplasty? (Photos)

It takes at least 6-12 months to see result after rhinoplasty in fine details; patients with thick, oily skin do not respond to rhinoplasty as well as those with finer (thinner) skin and their recovery lasts longer. Try to be patient and not to judge result until at least initial swelling is gone.

I have to agree with you that right now there seems to be not much change In your nasal shape compared to preoperative photos. However, I am quite confident that part of this is due to postoperative swelling, which is not unusual at 17 days postop. I think at this point you just need to be patient, let the swelling fully resolve and evaluate your results then.

Hello and thanks for your question. While I understand you are frustrated, please know that you are very early in your healing process. It is very normal to have a significant amount of swelling at this time. Between the one month and six months, you will have a significant reduction in that swelling and hopefully your nose will improve in appearance. Good luck!

At 17 days post op you can expect a lot of swelling.  Stay in close contact with your surgeon so he can guide you through recovery.

You were accurate when you said that your nasal skin is thicker and oily.  This will delay by several months how soon you may see a change in how the appearance  will reflect a surgical change.Please give it time, and good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon