If I have a wide nose and go through Rhinoplasty, will my nose look even wider during the initial days post surgery?

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How much swelling is typical and how much time does it take for it to go down. Concerned as I have a big wide nose and dont want to look worse for any period of time

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Every patient and every procedure is different. However,  90% of the swelling is usually gone in about four to eight weeks. Swelling at the tip can take up to a year to subside completely. Healing takes longer for thick-skinned patients versus thin-skinned ones. If swelling continues to bother you after several months, your surgeon can inject steroid injections at the site of maximum swelling. Applying ice, drinking pineapple juice, keeping your head elevated and avoiding vigorous exercise will also help reduce the swelling. Best wishes.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Since you’re seeking a rhinoplasty procedure to narrow the appearance of your nose, it is unlikely that swelling would cause it to look much wider than it is in its current state. It is also important to note that approximately 80% of swelling should dissipate within the first 3-4 months post-surgery, with the remaining 20% subsiding over the course of a year or so. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can provide a more in-depth explanation of what you may expect from your individual rhinoplasty recovery.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Unfortunately there is no way to avoid the swelling. There is an initial period where the swelling and bruising is at its peak. After a few months, about 90% of the swelling is gone, but it could take several more weeks before it is fully healed.

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

How bad is nasal swelling postoperatively? post rhinoplasty there is swelling and overtime the development of scar tissue all of which make the nose look slightly wider then it will ultimately be. However in people with fairly wide noses where steps were taken to narrow the width of the nose,particularly the bridge and the tip it still looks thinner than the original nose, though not as thin as it will ultimately be.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed come us it such as a full set of facial photographs to determine which procedures are required during your rhinoplasty procedure. An open rhinoplasty procedure makes the nasal tip swell more than a closed rhinoplasty procedure. Osteotomy's placed in the nasal bones are usually required, therefore the nose is going to swell after the surgery. A cast is applied across the bridge of the nose for one week, and there's approximately 2 weeks of visible bruising and swelling. It usually takes 3 to 4 months for the majority of the swelling to subside, especially in the nasal tip and even more so if you have thick skin in the nasal tip. Full healing is a full year after the procedure.

If I have a wide nose and go through Rhinoplasty, will my nose look even wider during the initial days post surgery?

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