Brow-bone reduction and rhinoplasty - how long should I wait between the procedures?

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I'm a 38 year-old male, set to undergo a type 3 forehead procedure for a prominent brow-bone in a few weeks, followed by rhinoplasty and genioplasty to further balance my top-heavy profile. I chose not to have all three performed at once. While there is plenty of info on recovery time, there’s no real indication of how long it normally takes for the sinus bones to heal and fuse together. How long after the brow-bone reduction is it safe to undergo an open rhinoplasty?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Morning! I agree that separating procedures is a good idea. This gives you and the surgeon a chance to evaluate all the results after swelling is down. I would recommend waiting at least 3 months between major cases. The open rhinoplasty will cause a decent amount of swelling and will require its own set of post-care to ensure optimal outcomes. There is likely not a "right" answer, but giving some duration (at least months) is a solid plan. Hope this helps.

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