I had my surgery end of march, and my cast removed on monday, Since then my nose has been huge, even bigger then before my surgery, I worry. I know is swelling but when i touch it it feels so hard like a bone. So if its a bone is not good because my nose looks huge ;(. My nose was very wide thick fat, so i wanted that to be thinned out. It doesnt look thin it looks fat on pictures (thick) and it is very hard. is swelling supposed to be hard?
Answer: Post surgical swelling can be firm Very normal. As all of us will tell you, it is expected to have some degree of swelling after rhinoplasty for up to a year, so having firmness at this early stage is well within normal limits. So is the degree of swelling. I often tell patients to expect the swelling to resolve similar to water leaving a bathtub, slowly refining from the high bridge to the low tip. Same behavior for the firm swelling. Remain patient and enjoy the refinement to come.
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Answer: Post surgical swelling can be firm Very normal. As all of us will tell you, it is expected to have some degree of swelling after rhinoplasty for up to a year, so having firmness at this early stage is well within normal limits. So is the degree of swelling. I often tell patients to expect the swelling to resolve similar to water leaving a bathtub, slowly refining from the high bridge to the low tip. Same behavior for the firm swelling. Remain patient and enjoy the refinement to come.
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Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question! You are not alone - this is one of the most common concerns a patient has after their first post-op visit. Even though it is firm, there is significant soft tissue swelling that will reduce and "shrink wrap" to the structural components of your nose in the upcoming year. Be patient and try not to focus too much on your nose until the swelling goes down. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question! You are not alone - this is one of the most common concerns a patient has after their first post-op visit. Even though it is firm, there is significant soft tissue swelling that will reduce and "shrink wrap" to the structural components of your nose in the upcoming year. Be patient and try not to focus too much on your nose until the swelling goes down. Hope this helps!
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September 20, 2019
Answer: It is too soon to judge your results only 2 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery. Swelling in the tip after Rhinoplasty Surgery may feel very firm to the touch. Your tip will be firm for several months. You shouls start to see tip refinement over the ensuing month.
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September 20, 2019
Answer: It is too soon to judge your results only 2 weeks after Rhinoplasty Surgery. Swelling in the tip after Rhinoplasty Surgery may feel very firm to the touch. Your tip will be firm for several months. You shouls start to see tip refinement over the ensuing month.
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Postoperative rhinoplasty swelling is normal and lasts for at least 6 months
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Postoperative rhinoplasty swelling is normal and lasts for at least 6 months
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Swelling is usually soft, but it's not unusual for the skin to feel a little firm at this stage. You had surgery such a short time ago, that I would expect you to be more swollen now than you were prior to surgery. You'll notice a fair amount of change over the next 6 weeks, and then more gradually over the next 6-12 months. Be patient and be sure to address any concerns with your surgeon as well. Good luck, /nsn.
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April 12, 2010
Answer: Swelling after rhinoplasty Swelling is usually soft, but it's not unusual for the skin to feel a little firm at this stage. You had surgery such a short time ago, that I would expect you to be more swollen now than you were prior to surgery. You'll notice a fair amount of change over the next 6 weeks, and then more gradually over the next 6-12 months. Be patient and be sure to address any concerns with your surgeon as well. Good luck, /nsn.
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