Swelling in Glabella Region 13 Days Post Op, when Will This Swelling Subside?

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After my rhinoplasty surgery, I was extremely bruised, my eyes were black like a panda. I was also very swollen. I am now 13days post op and still have black eyes and distinct swelling in the glabella region showing mo improvement over the last week. When will it likely to subside? When will I start to look normal again?

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

With the amount of swelling and bruising you seem to have had, it's not surprising that the edema (swelling) is still persistent.

	Likely, you are going to have to give a good month to six weeks before it comes down.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

From your description it is clear that you had post operative bleeding that led to extensive bruising and the long lasting swelling. Make sure your surgeon is aware of your condition and sees you for follow up. The swelling will eventually subside. It ma take a month.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

What you describe is quite normal, especially if you had osteotomies that required more extensive reshaping. It might take several weeks before you start to see the swelling subside. Sometimes warm compresses can help in this process. Check with your rhinoplasty surgeon to confirm what they would like you to do.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Bruising, if present, is usually minimal at one week and completely gone at 2 weeks. If you are worried about this, please ask your plastic surgeon about this. Swelling should be much better at 6 weeks to 3 months and will continue to improve for up to 1 year.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling in the glabella region is extremely common after rhinoplasty surgery.  It will take several weeks for most swelling to come down, but several months to a year for all the swelling to go away.

Swelling in Glabella Region 13 Days Post Op, when Will This Swelling Subside?

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