How long after a septoplasty will the swelling in the nose go down completely?
This depends on the technique that was used to address the deviated septum. If the deviated septum was removed with an incision inside the nose then no swelling should be expected. If an incision was made underneath the nose—open approach to septoplasty—in order to sometimes correct a very deviated septum then you can expect some swelling. This swelling should go down significantly within the first month then slowly over several months as the nose continues to heal. If you had this approach there are some things you can do to help decrease the swelling: ice over your nose for the first 24 hours after surgery, keep your head elevated when you sleep by using 3-4 pillows, and eating a diet that is very low in salt as salt causes you to retain fluid.
